Classroom & curriculum
Current teaching in Physics and Chemistry, informed by experience leading science provision and curriculum development.
ABOUT PAUL
Behind The STEM Coach.
Classroom teaching. School leadership. Assessment. Research. A personal practice informed by each.
About Paul
Paul is an experienced secondary science teacher with eight years of experience as a Head of Science and senior school leader. He currently teaches Physics and Chemistry across secondary and post-16 education.
His wider professional experience includes external examining, curriculum and assessment development, teacher development and digital strategy. He is also undertaking doctoral research in Nuclear Astrophysics.
Remaining an active classroom teacher is fundamental to The STEM Coach approach. Whether working with a school, teacher or individual student, his support remains closely connected to the realities of teaching, learning and assessment.
EXPERIENCE
Different perspectives. One coherent approach.
Leadership & teacher development
Former Head of Science and School Leader, with experience supporting colleagues and departmental improvement.
Examining & assessment
Examining and assessment development experience inform my approach to purposeful practice and assessment.
Research & public engagement
Nuclear Astrophysics doctoral research, STEM partnerships and public engagement connect teaching with science beyond the classroom.
CREDENTIALS
Professional expertise, grounded in practice.
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Teaching remains at the heart of my work.
Science education, grounded in classroom practice.
My approach is developmental and personal: understand the context, ask useful questions and identify practical next steps.