Teaching Staff

Dr Matt Lamb (Principal of Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form and Lecturer in Politics)

• PhD in Political Science
• Senior examiner for Edexcel
• Political experience as deputy mayor, councillor, cabinet member and parliamentary candidate

Navjot Kaur (Head of Upper Sixth and Head of Psychology)

• BA (Hons) Sociology and studying for an MBA from the University of Buckingham
• Examiner for Psychology and Sociology
• PGDip in Senior Leadership and Chartered Manager

Sam Clare (Head of Lower Sixth and Lecturer in Media Studies and Film Studies)

• BA (Hons) Film Studies from the University of Wolverhampton
• PGCE in Education from the University of Warwick
• Over 10 years’ experience lecturing Film and Media Studies
• Favourite directors: Wong Kar-Wai and Stanley Kubrick

Abiola Adeboyejo (Lecturer in Law and Applied Law)

• LLB and LLM in Law from Cardiff University
• Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
• Examiner for AQA CIE
• Team Leader for AQA A Level Criminal Law paper
• Assessor for Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
• Over 15 years’ teaching experience

Dr Sunny Bagga (Lecturer in Chemistry)

• PhD Chemistry
• 12 years’ teaching experience in FE/HE
• Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach)
• Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
• Examiner for Edexcel & OCR A Level Chemistry

Lisa Beckley (Lecturer in Art and Textiles)

• BA (Hons) degree in Craft/Applied Art from Manchester Metropolitan University
• Over 15 years’ experience lecturing Art & Design and Textiles
• Her students have progressed to Goldsmiths in London, Contour Fashion Design at De Montfort University, and Theatre Design at Nottingham Trent University

Amir Butt (Lecturer in Chemistry and Applied Science)

• B.Eng from the University of Hull
• PGCE Post Compulsory Education from the University of Wolverhampton
• Over 20 years’ teaching experience in A Level Chemistry, BTEC Science and GCSE Science
• Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
• Member of the Society for Education & Training
• Actively engaged in STEM based continuous professional development

Tom Callen (Lecturer in Politics, History and Sociology)

• MA in Political Science from the University of Birmingham
• Experienced examiner
• Keen interest in philosophy, security studies and the history of warfare

Amy Chambers (Lecturer in Psychology)

• BSc (Hons) Psychology from University of Chester
• PGCE in Social Sciences from Manchester Metropolitan University

Pardeep Chohan (Lecturer in Criminology)

• BA (Hons) Sociology from the University of Birmingham
• PGCE from Birmingham City University
• Over 10 years’ teaching experience in FE, Secondary School and Adult Education
• Experience of working in Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Richard Conroy (Lecturer in Sociology)

• BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy from Swansea University
• Over 10 years’ experience working as a Qualified Academic Support Worker at the University of Wolverhampton
• AQA Sociology examiner

Dr Ross Cooper (Lecturer in Biology)

• BSc (Hons) & MA (Dist)
• DPhil in Biology
• Lecturing over 25 years in Biology and Human Biology

Dr David Craik (Lecturer in History and Politics)

• PhD in American Political History
• Experienced examiner
• BBC broadcaster on politics and current affairs

Yasmin Dad (Lecturer in Law and Applied Law)

• BSc (Hons) Sociology
• LPC (Legal Practice Course) from the University of Birmingham
• Paralegal assessor CILEX Level 3/6
• BPP University Law Lecturer GDL/BVC
• Over 18 years’ experience teaching Law, Level 3 – postgraduate students

Amy Davies (Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Studies)

• BA (Hons) Theatre and Professional Practice from Coventry University
• Masters in Performing Arts Innovation and Enterprise from Coventry University
• Experienced Examiner for Edexcel
• Associate Lecturer in Teacher Training at University of Worcester
• Artistic Director of Non-Descript Theatre 2004-2008

Annie Foxall (Lecturer in Sociology)

• BA in Criminology
• MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology, MSc in Psychology, PgCHPE
• Examiner for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and Senior Examiner for WJEC

Brendalyn Heaven (Lecturer in Business and Law)

• BA (Hons) Business & Management
• Masters Degree in Education and Professional Development
• Former Business Manager and Training Consultancy Entrepreneur
• Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS)
• Over 20 years lecturing Business Studies
• Lead moderator for vocational qualifications

Henna Iqbal (Lecturer in Biology)

• M.Sc. in Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• DTLLS Level 5 Teaching qualification
• Extension course in Genetics and Bioinformatics, University of Oxford  Department for Continuing Education
• More than 11 years’ teaching experience

Harwinder Jagpal (Lecturer in Accounting)

• Economics degree from Birmingham City University
• CIMA qualified
• Industry experience as assistant accountant and financial analyst
• Examiner for AQA and CIE

Sonia Jassal (Lecturer in Business Studies)

• BA (Hons) Business & Finance from Birmingham City University
• Graduate Training Programme (GTP) in Education from the University of Birmingham
• Examiner for AQA and Edexcel for over 13 years

Parvinder Kaur (Lecturer in Computer Science)

• Masters Degree in ICT and Education Studies
• Over 13 years’ experience in FE and secondary sectors
• Over 20 years’ experience in Music Education

Michaël Lacoult (Lecturer in French)

• Graduated from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne in France
• PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages from the University of Birmingham
• Oral Examiner for A Level French for Eduqas

Dr Zoe Lewis (Lecturer in Psychology, Health and Social Care and Sociology)

• BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology
• Masters Degree in Education Management
• Doctorate in Education from the University of Wolverhampton
• Examiner and coursework moderator for Edexcel Health and Social Care, and standards verifier for Applied Psychology

Caroline Martin (Lecturer in Geography)

• Over 12 years’ teaching experience around the West Midlands, including GCSE, A Level and Alternative Provision
• Qualified SENCo with a PG Diploma in Special Educational Needs
• BSc (Hons) Geography from the University of Plymouth
• PGCE Geography Education from the University of Sunderland
• NASENCo (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination) from the University of Birmingham
• PG Diploma in Special Needs Education from Birmingham City University
• Examiner for AQA

Dwight Maxwell (Lecturer in English Language)

• MFA English, American Studies and Creative Writing (New York University)
• BA (Hons) American Literature and Creative Writing
• Poet and Author
• Pending publication: It’s Not Just About Grades, It’s About Culture (Austin and Macauley Publishing)

Claire McIntyre (Lecturer in English Literature)

• BA (Hons) English and Theology
• PGCE from the University of Birmingham
• Examiner since 2014

Reena Moulavi (Lecturer in Law)

• LLB Law (Honours) Degree from Birmingham City University
• PGCE with QTS from Birmingham City University
• A Level, BTEC and HE Law lecturer with over 10 years’ experience
• Experienced examiner for A Level and BTEC Law

Rochelle Murdock (Lecturer in Sociology and Psychology)

• BSc (Hons) in Counselling Psychology from the University of Worcester
• PGCE from University of Wolverhampton

Dr Ade Oduloju (Lecturer in Applied Science and Biology)

• PhD in Veterinary Medicine
• Keen interest in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) agenda in the UK
• Involved in the study and development of veterinary pharmaceuticals in the UK

Manjinder Raiye (Lecturer in Business and Applied Business)

• BA (Hons) Business Studies
• PGCE from Newman University
• Experienced examiner for A Level and BTEC Business

Desmond Rakhaly (Lecturer in Religious Education and Philosophy)

• BA (Hons) Sociology and Philosophy from the University of Wolverhampton
• Experienced AQA Sociology examiner
• Member of the British Philosophical Association

Deepak Sethi (Lecturer in Applied Science)

• BA (Hons) Biomedical Science from Manchester Metropolitan University
• 12 years’ teaching experience in A Level Biology and BTEC Science
• Experienced A Level examiner for multiple exam boards
• Active member of STEM Learning

Ali Shan (Lecturer in Mathematics)

• BSc Mathematics (Hons) from Aston University and PGDipEd Mathematics from University of Birmingham
• Awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications for being an excellent mathematical practitioner
• Former head of mathematics with a wealth of experience in education

Xenia Sidhu (Lecturer in Psychology)

• BSc (Hons) Psychology
• PGCE in Further Education
• Specialist experience within Clinical/Counselling
• 6 years of Psychology/Health & Social Care lecturing in both HE and FE

Dr Avtar Singh (Lecturer in Physics and Applied Science)

• BSc in Physics from Imperial College, PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Postdoctoral research scientist at the National University of Singapore
• A Level and GCSE examiner for multiple boards

Nisha Sroa (Lecturer in Applied Criminology)

• BSc (Hons) Psychology from Nottingham Trent University
• MSc (Hons) in Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health
• Examiner of WJEC Criminology and AQA Psychology
• Experience of working in the psychology and education sector

Karen Thompson (Curriculum Lead for Applied Science)

• Masters in Biology from Aston University
• PGCE from Newman University
• Scientific research interest in ageing and dementia
• Examiner for Applied Science and A Level Biology