Meet the Team
Based at The Exchange in Birmingham, our team blends a deep passion for education with technology, delivering exceptional learning experiences to students worldwide.
Noor Hamadi
Founder & CEO
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Abdullah Hussain
Chief Sales Officer
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Musa Khan
Chief Financial Officer
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Umar Hamadi
Chief Operating Officer
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John Scott
Product Lead
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Nacim Rezki
Marketing Lead
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Mohd Khuram Wani
Design Lead
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Farhan Muhammad
Video Producer
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Stuart Hodgson
School Operations Advisor
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Subject Heads
Our heads of subject bring leading academic expertise in their field, overseeing our content strategy, curriculum structure and development.
Illyas Maljee
Head of Architecture
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Illyas is a seasoned architect, ARB and RIBA registered, with over 23 years of experience in the field. He has held leadership roles at top firms, overseeing a range of architectural projects from concept to completion. His experience spans residential, educational, and commercial sectors.
Jarvis Brand
Head of Astronomy
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Jarvis is an accomplished astronomer and educator, with over 8 years as the Planetarium Director at the Observatory Science Centre in Herstmonceux. A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a STEM Ambassador for over a decade, Jarvis brings a deep passion for promoting astronomy education.
Dr Suzana Zizek
Head of Biology
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Suzana is an accomplished educator and researcher with a deep passion for Biology. With a PhD in Biology and over 7 years of experience teaching at top UK schools, she has a robust understanding of various curricula, including GCSE, A-Level, and IB DP Higher Level Biology across all major exam boards.
Geoffrey Mitchell
Head of Chemistry
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Geoffrey is an esteemed educator and leader in Chemistry, with over 25 years of teaching experience across multiple international schools. Geoffrey has extensive experience with IB, Edexcel, OCR, and AQA curricula, and serves as a Principal Examiner for Chemistry for the IB MYP program.
Graham Senior
Head of Geography
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Graham brings over 27 years of teaching experience and a profound passion to the field of Geography. Having taught in five schools across the UK, Graham has spent 15 years as Head of Department, guiding students through A-Level and GCSE Geography across the major exam boards.
Connagh McCormick
Head of Law
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Connagh is a qualified barrister with over 15 years of experience in leading legal teams across multiple sectors. His expertise ensures high standards of educational content, while his focus on legal technology and Al brings a forward-thinking approach to advancing legal education.
Dr Andrew Baillie
Head of Medicine
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Andrew is a dedicated educator and clinician with over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Having worked across both NHS and private sectors, Andrew has a strong commitment to medical education. He has played a key role in training doctors and contributing to medical teaching programs.
Dr Monika Gostic
Head of Nutrition
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Monika is a multi-award-winning nutritionist with over a decade of experience in science and education. Her expertise combines a strong academic foundation with a personal health journey, highlighting her commitment to advancing nutrition science and accessible wellness solutions.
Dr Catherine Steele
Head of Psychology
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Catherine is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience, renowned for her leadership in postgraduate psychology programs at the University of Leicester. She excels at developing courses that combine academic rigour with practical application, making complex concepts accessible for students.
Study Guide Reviewers
Our GCSE study guides have been reviewed and approved by expert educators with decades of teaching and examining experience.
Nicola Shepherd
GCSE Biology
AQA
Nicola brings over 20 years of teaching experience and 17 years as an examiner, specialising in GCSE and A-Level Biology. She has served as Head of Biology and Director of Teaching and Learning.
Jacqui House
GCSE Biology
Edexcel
Jacqui brings over 23 years of teaching experience in Edexcel Science. She has served as Head of Science and held senior leadership roles overseeing curriculum, outcomes, and student development.
Amanda Reilly
GCSE Biology
OCR A
Amanda brings over 15 years of experience teaching GCSE Biology across multiple exam boards. She is a former Head of Department in Science and an experienced examiner for over 13 years.
Sarah Wyatt
GCSE Chemistry
AQA
Sarah brings over 38 years of teaching experience, specialising in both GCSE and A-Level Chemistry. She has taught at various educational institutions, and held roles such as Head of Science.
Dr Andrea Citron
GCSE Chemistry
Edexcel
Dr Andrea Citron brings over 17 years of teaching experience and a degree in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge. She has taught at top UK schools and is a GCSE Examiner for Pearson Edexcel.
Dr Alastair Boyes
GCSE Chemistry
OCR A
Dr Alastair Boyes brings over 20 years of experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Chemistry, and 6 years as an examiner. He holds a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, publishing numerous academic papers.
Sara Trickey
GCSE Computer Science
OCR
Sara brings over 13 years of experience in teaching GCSE Computer Science. As a Head of Technology and OCR examiner, she has developed engaging curricula that drive outstanding results.
Divya Darshi
GCSE Economics
OCR
Divya brings over 6 years of experience teaching GCSE Economics, specialising in guiding students through the OCR syllabus with expert knowledge and support.
Edward McCann
GCSE Geography
AQA
Edward brings over 15 years of experience teaching GCSE Geography, specialising in the AQA syllabus. He has held various roles including Head of Geography and Early Careers Lead, as well as AQA examiner.
Graham Senior
GCSE Geography
Edexcel A
Graham brings over 27 years of teaching experience in Geography. Graham has spent 15 years as Head of Department, guiding students through A-Level and GCSE Geography across the major exam boards.
Muirin Gillespie-Gallery
GCSE History
AQA
Muirin brings over 8 years of experience teaching GCSE History and 4 years as Head of Department. As an examiner for both AQA and Edexcel, Muirin has a deep understanding of the assessment process.
Hannah Couves
GCSE Physics
AQA
Hannah brings over 15 years of teaching experience, specialising in GCSE and A-Level Physics across the AQA exam board. She has held roles including Head of STEM and Head of Sixth Form.
Connor Davidson
GCSE Physics
Edexcel
Connor brings over 7 years of expertise in teaching and examining Physics. As a Senior Examiner for Edexcel and Director of STEM, he has contributed to high-quality study resources for GCSE and A-Level.
Liam White
GCSE Physics
OCR A
Liam brings over 9 years of experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Physics across multiple exam boards, and being responsible for STEM engagement, giving him deep insights into effective exam preparation.
Anthony O'Dwyer
GCSE Religious Studies
AQA
Anthony is an experienced Religious Studies educator with over 25 years of expertise in teaching and curriculum development. He specialises in GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies across various exam boards.
Subject Leads
Our subject leads are here to curate content for their subjects, providing support and answering your questions!
Oluwaseun Olotu
Accounting
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Mohammad Zahidi
Architecture
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Amaan Ahmed
Biology
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Musa Chaudhry
Chemistry
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Jishaan Singh
Computer Science
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Marcus Piguillem
Economics
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Amaan Ahmed
English
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Abdirahman Hasan
Aerospace Engineering
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Arjun Kaushal
Civil Engineering
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Ryan Rosa
Finance
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Alexander Rogers
Geography
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Olivia Eaton
History
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Nacim Rezki
Medicine
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Natalie Lo
Music
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Janine Keating
Nutrition
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Zakariya Aslam
Pharmacy
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Ameesha Green
Philosophy
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Gareth Lewis-Cole
Zoology
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