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Jonathan Firth is a psychology teacher, author and researcher. He has authored/co-authored five psychology books for schools including ‘AQA GCSE Psychology All-in-One Revision and Practice’. Having taught and examined psychology at secondary school level for many years, he now works in teacher education.

Gemma Young has developed learning materials for over 30 different organisations such as the RSC, The University of Oxford and the BBC. She has also been involved in writing science curricula for AQA, Sheffield Hallam University and the ASE. She regularly shares her experience via teacher PD sessions and conferences presentations.

Georgina Blair has over twenty years experience teaching history to years 7-13. She holds a BA(Hons) Oxon in Modern History and Economics and was awarded the Pearson FE Lecturer of the Year (London and South-East) in 2012. She has also published numerous textbooks, workbooks and resource packs.

Dr Eric Demoncheaux is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and received a Joint Council for Qualifications award in 2017. Eric has over 10 years of experience working as an examiner and moderator for UK’s award bodies for all three sciences.

Mo Tanweer studied Economics at Cambridge University before teaching Economics at leading independent schools with a particular focus on helping candidates prepare their Oxbridge applications. Mo also sits on several economics advisory boards and writes for leading economics publications.

Dr Lewis Marc Broomfield has 5 years’ experience of teaching chemistry up to A level and IB. He is currently an examiner for MYP IB chemistry. Moreover, he has a doctorate in inorganic chemistry and many years of experience as a research chemist.

Laurie Mansfield spent 33 years teaching Physics in a variety of schools, serving as Head of Physics and Head of Science for many years. He has been a senior examiner for OCR for 20 years, with much experience of 21 Century Science and A level Physics.

Ewan Melling Flavell is an examiner for AQA in addition to moderating GCSE coursework for OCR. He teaches at a secondary school whilst giving private tution to students in Maths from KS2 to GCSE level and Science from KS2 to A Level.

Paul Buzzard has had over 40 years experience as an examiner and moderator - including at Chief Examiner and Principal Moderator level with both the AQA and OCR. He has taught a number of subjects including physics, mathematics, electronics and computing.

Michael is an experienced Principal Examiner and Head of Geography who teaches across all year groups. He has written a wide range of resources for different organisations, including authoring several revision publications. He delivers training to school to support the teaching of geography both nationally and internationally.

Dr Mark Venables was a research physicist before becoming a teacher. He has 20 years teaching experience and has been a senior examiner and team leader at exam boards for a number of years.

Lindsay Gilmour teaches Physics at A Level and IGCSE, Biology to IGCSE, and KS3 Science. In addition to teaching she currently marks three exam series for two exam boards; Physics and Biology for Cambridge International Examinations and AS Physics for Edexcel.

Ritu Sharma is an examiner for GCSE Biology with Edexcel and AQA in addition to writing units for OCR. She earned her MSc in Human Molecular Genetics from Imperial College London and her MSc in Human Biology from Punjabi University.

Stephanie Law has worked as an examiner for EDUQAS/WJEC for a number of years. She graduated with a first-class honours degree in Zoology and an MSc in Conservation Science. At present, she is completing her doctorate at the University of Liverpool in Environmental Science focussing on ant assemblages in tropical rainforests.

Lucy Shore is a Principal Examiner for several UK awarding bodies. She has been a fully qualified science teacher for 13 years, as well as tutoring learners in math, biology, chemistry and physics. Lucy has been engaged to work on the development of specifications and external assessments for a number of science qualifications for nearly a decade.

George Pidgeon graduated with an MChem in Chemistry from the University of Oxford in 2013, spending his final year working on a project that resulted in publications in various high-impact journals. George has spent two years teaching in Hull before becoming Head of Chemistry at one of the Top 5 Progress 8 schools in the UK.

Laurence Smith is the Head of Science at an outstanding school in London. Having taught all sciences for eleven years, he now runs a large department and specialises in teaching Biology (IGCSE, combined, triple, and A-level) to pupils aged 11-18. He has also been an examiner for OCR A-level Biology.

Nigel Kelly is an Educational Consultant, Author and Examiner. Nigel is a Chief Examiner at both Edexcel and CIE.

Kate Allen graduated from Teach First in 2015 after being graded 'Outstanding' and moved on to complete an MA in Education with the University of Manchester. At present, she teaches English at Sandbach School in Cheshire, where she also helps to train new English teachers.

Toni Kenny-Purcell graduated from Teach First in 2015 and is an examiner for AQA as well as moderating for Eduqas.

As Head of Religious Studies at King David High School in Manchester, Benjy Rickman has been successful at transforming the running of his department which was graded Outstanding in every category by school inspectors. He has 12 years experience as an examiner.

Adam Dimmick is Head of Computing Studies at Shiplake College, Henley-on-Thames where he teaches Computer Science. Prior to teaching, Adam spent five years working as a consultant and holds a First-class Bachelor's degree in Experimental Psychology and a Master's with Distinction in Computer Science.

Kyle Graham is a Head of History at King's Leadership Academy in Warrington, teaching Years 7 to 13. He attended the University of Ulster in Coleraine, achieving a first class honours degree and went to the University of Cumbria for his PGCE.

Catherine Owen has been a Head of Geography for twenty years, teaching years 7-13. She is a GA consultant, Chartered Geography Teacher, author and trainer.

Jenny Levitt studied History at the University of Leeds and is now the subject lead for history in an independent secondary school teaching GCSE and A Level. She is also an examiner for Edexcel.