About us

With 13 years’ experience teaching and leading in education Ayesha has built a diverse understanding of the landscape of secondary and post-16 education in the UK. Most recently, as a founding member of the team at ELAM Ayesha was part of a pioneering team bringing project-based education into the 21st century. She is also an associate tutor at Goldsmiths training teachers on the SCITT programme and was part of the early adopter network for the post-16 Core Maths programme, working closely with the AMSP. Ayesha has designed curriculums to support students from Key Stage 3 through to university. She is a champion for the use of assessment for learning and rich tasks in the classroom.

📚 Favourite book: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

Having completed a degree in English Literature, Steph decided to pursue her love of the subject through a master’s degree and finally a PhD in English Literature, specialising in eighteenth-century poetry. Now with a doctorate, Steph entered the world of education, teaching in both secondary school and university settings. Her experience in the classroom has led to a determination to create diverse, accessible lessons that foster a love of learning and reading. Experience on a national curriculum development project has cemented Steph’s passion for making learning accessible for all.

📚 Favourite book: Evelina by Frances Burney

Nikki runs our music curriculum and is an extremely experienced music practitioner both in and out of the classroom. Her 10 years of teaching experience gives her the skills to create engaging and industry-relevant music lessons. Her extensive experience working in the music industry as a producer and club/festival DJ, studio owner and record label manager, alongside her qualifications in music production, music business and sound design, means that she is able to teach professional skills to students need to succeed as they progress beyond education. Nicola has taught across a range of key stages and provisions including working with at-risk youth, writing music curricula and running the Music Production department at Access Creative College in Bristol.

📚 Favourite book: How to DJ (Properly): The Art And Science of Playing Records by Frank Broughton and Bill Brewster

Lizzie is a compassionate and experienced educator with over 20 years working across diverse roles in education — including teacher, teaching assistant, school governor and tutor. Her career spans continents and contexts, from teaching English to large classes in rural China to supporting small groups of refugee children in London. In the UK, she taught Secondary Geography before focusing on primary education in North London. Regardless of the context her priority is always to create safe, inclusive spaces for students to learn and grow. Gentle and nurturing in her approach, Lizzie is deeply committed to removing barriers to education and ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to thrive. Currently training as a counsellor, she brings therapeutic insight into her educational practice. She integrates the core principles of counselling —empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard — into her teaching practice, believing these values are essential to both learning and human connection.

Neye doesn’t just teach maths — she celebrates it! Whether it’s algebra, geometry, or the magic of numbers, she loves helping students discover the joy and logic behind every problem. Virtual teaching gives her the chance to connect with curious minds from all over, and she bring energy, creativity, and a sprinkle of fun to every lesson! But maths isn’t her only passion! She’s a huge dog lover, a bookworm who’s always got a novel on my kindle, and a board game enthusiast who thrives on friendly competition with friends and family. 🐶📚🎲