Meet the
Team

BSC Hons

Paul has a Joint Honours in Physics and Education from The University of Strathclyde, Scotland, UK. Paul joined Britannica as Vice Principal and Head of Secondary with 8 years of previous teaching and leadership experience, having worked internationally in Romania and Dubai, and most recently in London, UK. This is Paul's second year at Britannica.

B.Sc. (Hons) , PGCSE

I graduated from St Mary's University, London with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Sports Science and then completed my PGCSE in Secondary Education at the University of Wales, Cardiff. I began my teaching career over 20 years ago on the playing fields of South Wales and since then, I have taught in Kuwait, Venezuela, China (Beijing) and Romania. I have extensive leadership experience as a Head of Department, Assessment Coordinator and Deputy Head. This is my first year in Britannica and I am looking forward to a successful year.

BEd Hons

I graduated from the University of Dundee with a B.Ed in Primary Teaching and taught for one year in Inverness in the North of Scotland. During that year I trained formally as an EAL teacher, which in turn brought me to Shanghai. I began my teaching career in China teaching English to Chinese students from 3-15 years old before making the move to Britannica. I am now entering my fifth year at Britannica International School as a year 4 teacher.

BA Ed.

In 2010 I graduated with a BA Ed and QTS in Primary Education from Trinity University, Carmarthen. I specialised in the Foundation Phase and since then I have taught in a number of schools in West and South Wales, before joining the Early Years team at Britannica last year.

BA Hons, PGCE

I was born and raised in Southampton, England. History has been my passion since childhood. In 2012, I graduated from University College London with a First-Class degree in History. I subsequently entered teaching and earned a PGCE from the University of Chichester.

I find a lot of fulfillment in helping students to learn and enjoy their time at school. I am also keenly aware of teaching’s role in raising capable citizens and building a healthy society. This is especially true of History. It equips students with the critical thinking skills and contextual knowledge they need to engage with the world. If I can help to equip students in this way, it is my duty to do so.

BA Hons, PGCE

In 2008 I graduated with a BA Hons in History with Education Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University before completing my PGCE with QTS in London. I initially taught in an inner-city school in London for two years before moving to the North of England where I worked for a further four years. I joined Britannica in 2016 and now look forward to beginning my sixth academic year. During my time at Britannica I have taught in both EYFS and Primary alongside my role as Cross Phase English Coordinator. I am in the final stages of completing my Masters in Inclusionary Practice where I have specifically researched strategies to support children learning English as an additional language. This year I am very much looking forward to leading our EYFS team here at Britannica.