I have a love for people and my passion is to work alongside them helping them to recognise and unlock their true potential, achieving and overcoming things which they never believed to be possible. My capacity within JaM Lounge will be to work, not only as a teacher but also as a coach, not affording the children who attend, the option of giving up on themselves. JaM Lounge is a community where we are all there to work towards the same goal, and that goal is personal growth, in all of the many forms that this may take.

Having a teaching career that has spans nearly 2 decades teaching both ICT/Computer Science and Business, my passion and biggest motivator has not changed; I want to make a difference in the lives of young people and especially those from disaffected and disadvantaged backgrounds. Gaining my BSc Business Information Systems and completing the Graduate Teacher Program back in 2002, I was ready to make this change.

Throughout my career to date I have carried out a number of roles from Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator, Head of Department, Assistant Principal of faculty for 10 years, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Co ordinator. Managing teams of varying sizes and well as leading on whole school initiatives. With teaching experience from the UK and internationally in state funded schools, academies and private education. These rich opportunities has prepared me to further propel the experiences and opportunities of those young people who are joining us at JaM Lounge, opening up a wealth of possibilities which many never believed possible.

As a father to three children and watching them grow into the independent yet contrasting individuals they are today, I have come to be a true believer in developing the child through their character and personal attributes, rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach. JaM Lounge is just an extension of the family I’m so proud to say that I have helped raise. So why not pass on some of this guidance and nurturing to others!

A 14-year career from teaching to a senior leader within education, I developed a passion for teaching and learning, and how I could continuously push the boundaries for creating effective and transparent learning experiences based on the individual needs of the learners in my presence. This led to senior roles in the development and leading of teaching and learning change programmes in a nationwide capacity for an international educational establishment.

I have worked amongst some of the most diverse communities and cultures in the world, from Birmingham to the middle east. My goal is to share my experiences in the form of teaching and mentoring to help the young people of JaM Lounge, to gain an understanding of the wider possibilities in the world and to also realise their potential in doing so. Young learners’ initial disadvantages do not always have to define them in a negative way. JaM Lounge will only strive to provide the fuel for their passion to succeed.

I am committed to reducing educational inequality and promoting outstanding outcomes for students from underrepresented backgrounds, and this is the foundation upon which my work stands. After achieving my undergraduate master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Oxford, I entered teaching through the Teach First Leadership Development Programme, fully embracing the mission statement that the future of each child should not depend on their socioeconomic background.

Over my 8-year teaching career, teaching students from KS3 to KS5, I have held a number of academic and pastoral positions, including joint science curriculum leader, Head of House, and Teaching and Learning Lead. As such my drive is to empower, encourage, and educate students holistically, developing core values such as resilience, kindness, and independence gives them the best chance to succeed in further study and beyond, as they contribute to wider society.

Having attended and taught in inner London schools before working internationally, I know first-hand the exponential, positive impact of young people receiving access to outstanding, purposeful, and engaging education and support; JaM lounge creates a space for this.

Starting my teaching career in 2008 at the largest secondary school in the UK (Great Barr School) was an experience which allowed me to become both resilient and adaptable in my teaching practice. During my 14 years of teaching, I have taught across all abilities and ages ranging from age 11 to 18, delivering both Mathematics and Sociology.

In addition to teaching, pastoral care is an area of passion. I have carried out the position of head of year and have also had the opportunity to set up and run a supportive education program, offering 11-18 years old who were deemed at rick, a provision which enabled them to succeed.

Achieving your potential is so much more than simply passing exams, is it a process of nurturing the entire person, establishing passions and desires, setting goals and understanding that the things you want in life are achievable. JaM Lounge will create this environment for all the young people who take part, and this opportunity has the potential to be life changing.

It is time to take the steps to walk in your purpose, join the Movement… Join Jam Lounge community.

My interest in psychology started long before I formerly studied it at GCSE and then at A-level. By the end of the fours year, I was addicted to understanding human behaviour and I decided to continue learning more by completing an undergraduate degree at Durham University in psychology where I graduated with an upper second-class degree.

My interest and commitment to working with young people has been consistent and unwavering from an early age. This is reflected in the numerous paid and voluntary positions I have had in the last 13 years . I am a qualified Psychology and Sociology Teacher with over 5 years experience; three years teaching in London and I have just completed my second academic year at a top international school in Dubai. I have worked with students from a variety of backgrounds and I have experience teaching GCSE, A level and IB. I am friendly, approachable and disciplined with all the students I work with to ensure they achieve their desired outcomes.

I believe that Psychology produces citizens that are well rounded not just academically but socially and emotionally. Psychology empowers students to solve problem from a holistic perspective and ask unique and complex questions that challenge the status quo. The JaM Lounge is a space that enable and facilitate the development of such skills and as a results, I look forward to meeting and supporting you on your journey.

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