Staff

Edgbaston College has a team of experienced teachers across a range of A-Level subjects. Our teachers are all committed to helping students reach their full potential, in both their academic and personal goals.

 

Owais - Principal

Owais founded Edgbaston College in 2015 and previously worked as an M&A banker at UBS and J.P. Morgan.

Owais holds a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Warwick and an PGDip in Entrepreneurship from the University of Warwick.

Owais is Principal at Edgbaston College. 

David Morriss - Vice Principal & Biology Teacher

David is an experienced Biology teacher with over 29 years of experience. He was previously the Head of Sixth Form at a grammar school. 

He holds a BSc in Zoology from the University of Leeds

David teaches Biology at Edgbaston College.

Jeffrey - Vice Principal & Maths Teacher

Jeffrey is a qualified Maths and Physics teacher who has been with Edgbaston College for 6 years.

Jeff has an MA in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge.

Jeffrey teaches Mathematics & Further Mathematics Edgbaston College. He is also our Vice-Principal & Academic Lead.

Dan - Economics Teacher

Dan is a highly experienced Economics teacher with over 30 years experience teaching A-Level Economics. Dan was also an Assistant Headteacher prior to joining the College.

Dan also held a role as an accountant at KPMG before entering teaching.

Dan holds a BSc in Economics and Politics from the University of Birmingham. 

He teaches Economics at Edgbaston College.

David - Geography Teacher

David has 30 years’ experience in education. Having studied geography at Cambridge, he taught at a wide range of schools in New Delhi, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Liverpool.

David was then a Headmaster at QEGS Wakefield for over 10 years before coming back to his favourite subject at Edgbaston College. He is currently an AQA examiner for A-Level geography and remains a long-suffering Derby County fan!

David holds a BA in Geography from the University of Cambridge.

He teaches Geography at Edgbaston College.

David - Physics Teacher

David has 30 years’ experience in education. David has previously taught Physics and been Head of Department, prior to eventually being Headteacher at his previous school. 

David holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics and a PGCE, both from the University of Leeds. 

He teaches Physics at Edgbaston College.

Elizabeth - English Teacher

Elizabeth is a qualified teacher who has taught English Language and English Literature at secondary and tertiary level for over 30 years, predominately at a private school. She is also an examiner for GCSE, A Level and IBAC English Literature.

Elizabeth holds a BA in English and Drama from Exeter University, an MA in Architectural History from Keele University and a PhD in English Literature and Creative Writing from Aberystwyth University. She also has a PGCE in English and Drama from Bath University.

She teaches English Literature and Language at Edgbaston College.

Jane - Biology Teacher

Jane has taught Biology for over 35 years at a number of schools. She has held a variety of senior leadership roles including Head of Science and Assistant Principal in charge of a Learning School with responsibility for Science, Mathematics and Physical Education.

She gained a BSc(Hons) in Environmental Biology and a PGCE from the University of Liverpool.

Jane teaches Biology at Edgbaston College. 

Katrina - Admissions and Marketing Officer

Katrina is a Admissions and Marketing Officer for Edgbaston College. 

She previously worked within the recruitment industry for independent firms as a consultant, marketing administrator and training manager. 

She holds a BA in Business Management from the University of Sheffield. 

Steven - Mathematics Teacher

Steve is a qualified Maths teacher with over 35 years’ experience. This has included Further Maths at both GCSE and A level, along with STEP preparation.

Steve holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and a PGCE from the University of Birmingham

He has over 30 years’ experience of being an examiner at a range of levels across the three main exam boards.

Steve has held a variety of Senior Leader posts in secondary schools for over 20 years. This includes being the Headteacher at his previous school. He also acts as an Educational Consultant for a number of organisations.

Steve teaches Mathematics, Further Mathematics at Edgbaston College.

Umar - Chemistry Teacher

Umar has worked as an A-Level Chemistry and GCSE Science teacher for over 14 years. Umar is also an examiner for A-Level Chemistry. 

Umar holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and a PGCE from the University of Warwick.

He teaches A-Level Chemistry at Edgbaston College and founded the College alongside with Owais in 2015. 

Husna - Pastoral and Enrichment Officer

Husna is the College's Pastoral and Enrichment officer. 

 

She holds a BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills, Middlesex University and an MSc Child & Adolescent Mental Health - Kings College, London.

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