Our Subjects Geography

Teachers

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  Grace

  "Geographers develop the capacity for critical and creative thinking. These skills are essential to being a global citizen who is prepared to fully embrace life in the 21st century."

  Grace is an experienced A Level/ IB Geography teacher, SENCo, and Oxbridge admissions advisor having taught at Wellington College for several years. Her current position is as a Maths and English teacher at a leading independent preparatory school. Grace is qualified to assess students with SEN, including dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. She holds an MA in Geography, PGCE teaching qualification, and MA in Inclusive Education and Dyslexia (Distinction) from Oxford University. She holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Reading and is on the Board of Directors of Patoss Dyslexia.

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  Calum

  "Geography leads to a greater understanding of cultures and societies worldwide."

  Calum holds a first-class BA and MA from St Andrews University and PGCE qualification from the University of Exeter. He has taught Geography at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level for the past 9 years and is the Head of Geography at a school in South West London. In addition to his classroom teaching role, Calum is the Literacy Coordinator for Humanities. He is a keen rock climber, hockey and cricket player.

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  Oliver

  "Geography contextualises the world around us, and understanding our context is the key to building a better future."

  Oliver is an enthusiastic teacher, keen Geographer and avid traveller. Being able to show his students the wonders of the world is a central part of his lessons, as well motivating, supporting and challenging his students to push themselves beyond what they first perceive to be possible. Oliver trained as a teacher through the Teach First programme. He holds 5 years of classroom experience teaching Geography at GCSE and A Level. He also teaches History and Religious Studies at Year 7 - 9. Alongside his role as a classroom teacher, Oliver is the Geography Curriculum Lead for his London school. Oliver holds a BSc from Birmingham University, and Master’s degree from Manchester University.

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  Max

  "Geographers have to zoom out and pick apart the complex web of connections that make our world."

  Max qualified as a Geography teacher in 2015 and has 4 years of classroom experience teaching Geography at Key Stage 4-5. In addition to teaching, Max was responsible for developing the Key Stage 4 curriculum and mentoring trainee teachers. He works part time as an Environmental Education practitioner for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and tutors in Geography and History. Max holds a BA in Human Geography, and PGCE Geography with Distinction from University College London.

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  Hannah L

  "Future generations face unprecedented socio-economic and environmental challenges. Geography has never been more relevant."

  Hannah holds a BA Geography degree and PGCE with an ‘Outstanding’ rating from University College London. Hannah is an experienced teacher, having qualified in 2014 and taught at a North London school for the past 7 years. In addition to classroom teaching, Hannah has been the Head of Geography and A Level Subject Leader for 3 years. This year, Hannah is privately tutoring alongside studying for a Master’s degree.

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  Abdurrahman

  "Geography is about appreciating the landscapes and diversity that exists across continents."

  Abdurrahman holds a first class degree in Human Geography from University College London and an MA in Leadership from the Institute of Education. He trained as a teacher through the Teach First programme in 2016 and holds 5 years of classroom experience teaching Geography at Key Stage 3 - 5l. Abdurrahman is the Head of Geography at a South London school. Every year, his Department achieves excellent results at GCSE and A Level.