Teaching Staff

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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
  • Successful results in various sixth forms
  • Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
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 Murdoch (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
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