Our Teachers

Highly talented teachers impart confidence and self-belief...

Our teachers are very talented, knowledgeable, committed and successful educators
They stimulate our students to help them achieve fast progress in their performance and written skills
Effective English, Public Speaking, Humanities’ and Drama specialists enhance their expertise in the use of second language acquisition strategies that constitute the Excel Teaching Method
Their insight into how students learn together with extensive training in the Excel teaching method prepares them to deliver our super intensive learning programmes successfully
All our staff are selected for their friendly personalities and high level of pastoral care. They understand how to deal with the challenges students, especially younger ones, may face when they are away from home for the first time and functioning in a different culture

Past and present teachers include:

	Abigail BA, PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Teacher of History Education: University of Warwick BA Classical Civilisation, Institute of Education Secondary History PGCE Additional: Emergency life support qualified. Travelled the world extensively, freelance artist

	Gavin BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS, MA Current professional role: Team Leader of Creative Arts and Technology Education:Nescot College Open University BA (Hons) Theatre, Central School of Speech and Drama PGCE Drama, Institute of Education MA Leadership in Education Additional: School Governor and is currently studying a National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership

	Kayleigh BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Drama Teacher Education: Aberystwyth University BA (Hons) Drama, University of Wales Institute Cardiff PGCE Secondary Drama Additional: Spent an extensive period abroad teaching English as an additional language

	Lisa BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Head of Year, Teacher of English Literature and Language Education: University of Birmingham BA (Hons) English Literature and Language, Kings College University PGCE English Additional: Has a passion for the arts with a background in music and literature. A Teach First and PGCE Mentor

	Matt BMus (Hons), PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Director of Music Education: Canterbury Christ Church University QTS, New Orleans Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, University of Birmingham BMus (Hons) Music Additional: Grade 8+ standard violin and piano. A classically trained conductor. Planned major concerts involving over 250 children in London

	Olivia BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Teacher of English and Media Studies Education: Keele University BA (Hons) English Literature and Educational Studies, University of York PGCE English Additional: Has worked for a variety of registered charities teaching English to overseas students and led teacher training sessions for local teaching staff

	Sarah MA (Hons), PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Head of Drama Education: University of Kent MA Drama and Theatre, Canterbury Christ Church University BSA PGCE Boarding Management and Pastoral Care Additional: Examiner for LAMDA, GCSE Drama (EDEXCEL) and English Language (AQA)

	Chris BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Head of Drama Education: Goldsmiths College University of London PGCE, Roehampton University BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies Additional: Has an interest in theatre and amateur dramatics

	Sophie BA (Hons), GTP, PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Assistant Head of Year, Drama Teacher Education: University of Plymouth University BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Additional: Level 1 and 2 British sign Language, Directed a variety of school productions

	Vicky BA (Hons), GTP, PGCE, QTS Current professional role: Director of Drama Education: University of Plymouth BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance, Central School of Speech and Drama PGCE Drama Additional: Choreographer for a variety of company and school productions

	Daniel BSc (Hons), PGCE, QTS, MSc Current professional role: Teacher and Tutor of Science Education: University of Westminster BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, Institute of Education PGCE Secondary Science, London South Bank University MSc Forensic Science Additional: Has worked as a medical technical officer at King’s College Hospital, London and a tissue donation supervisor

	Sara BA, BEd, QTS Current professional role: Head of Drama Education: Curtin University BA, Edith Cowen University Diploma of Education Additional: Trained in professional theatre and has had extensive vocal training in classical singing, musical theatre and jazz. Experience in stage management and directing

	Steve BA (Hons), GTP, QTS Current professional role: Vice Principal Education: University of Hull BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies and University of Hertfordshire GTP Additional: Lead teacher of Drama for Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-Level. Directed a variety of school productions and lead on a number of enrichment activities. Performer and award winner for innovation at National Student Drama Festival.

Our Teachers

Highly talented teachers impart confidence and self-belief...

Excel Academy