Edgware, England, United Kingdom
I am a passionate educator and leader, with a profound belief in the transformative value of deep subject engagement, among pupils. It is for this reason that I have taken on the role of delivering sixth form extended research projects at NLCS, where I also teach physics to A level. I believe deeply in the value of passionate, empathetic teachers with exemplary subject knowledge, and deep engagement in educational research. Prior to moving to NLCS, I spent 10 years at Haberdashers' Boys' School in Elstree, where I left as deputy head of Middle School (years 9-11), and I have carried much of what I learned there into my pastoral work since. I was additionally Head of CCF Army section at Habs, as well as running the Climbing Wall. As a qualified RCI, also having ML training, I believe profoundly in the qualities that outdoor education can instil. I am a primary school governor, an AQA examiner, and a private tutor for Oxbridge entry and Physics Olympiads. Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked in academic research, at UCL. I have extensive postgraduate and postdoctoral experience in theoretical Physics, and a history of teaching to undergraduate level. I have extensive experience in scientific and numerical computing and coding on a variety of systems, including massively parallel distributed memory computers. Specialties: Condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, strongly correlated systems, rare-earth magnetism, computational physics, scientific programming, parallel programming, science education, pastoral education.
Overseeing the delivery of the Extended Research Qualification at a leading independent day school, and working to develop an exciting new in-house academic research project for the sixth form..
I am a co-opted member of the board of governors, and chair of strategic committee at Belswain's school, with link roles in sport and science.
The Strategic committee of the governing board at this primary school is responsible for quality of education. This leadership role has given me experience of governance and strategic leadership, and in developing and scrutinising educational strategy for the school.
Teaching physics across the age range at the UK's top independent day school for boys. Developing new pupil activities Developing and risk assessing practical science activities British Physics Olympiad Year 11 physics competition Electronics enrichment course for year 12 pupils Cross-curricular academic intervention for Strouts house Form tutor for Upper VI Head of Army Section, Combined Cadet Force Mountaineering club Contribution to staff development sessions Running rock climbing trips Coaching senior climbing Coaching and umpiring cricket VI form physics enhancement classes for physics university applicants
Teaching Science and Physics to pupils aged 11-18 at Finchley Catholic High School, a North London comprehensive school for boys, with a coeducational sixth form. I have helped to develop new schemes of work at key stages 3 to 5, and have taught and tutored a variety A level and GCSE specification. I run the school's STEM club and have been tutoring a form of current year 8 pupils since they arrived in the school.
Developed theoretical models of the magnetodynamics of rare earth ceramics, studying entanglement of optically active states with a view to quantum information processing. Extensive computational programming work, involving developing a set of classes and methods for handling open quantum systems.