I am a former headmaster of a school for 2 to 13 year olds. I have been the head of two school maths departments and have taught maths for nearly 30 years to most age groups, including up to A level. I have organised Royal Institution Maths Masterclasses and I am a former question setter for the 13+ Common Entrance examination. I am also a school inspector, specialising in maths.

My Top Tip: "Maths is a doing subject rather than a memorising subject, so make sure that you practise, practise and practise so that those methods become second nature".

Science has always been a passion for me, especially natural history, but through teaching I developed a deep fascination for the wonders of chemistry and the brilliance of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table.  Teaching is a total privilege: being given the opportunity to help shape and direct young lives is brilliant!  I have been head teacher at two schools. My focus is on KS2/3, helping pupils to develop a scientific way of thinking as well as a wonder and interest in science. Having left full-time teaching I moved with my wife, Jan, to the beautiful Lake District and spent a couple of years as a Mad Scientist (called KillerJules) taking a science roadshow around junior and primary schools – loads of fun!

My Top Tip: "Really look for science in the world around you, in everything you do – everything has a scientific basis … look for it! Revision-wise: try to teach things you are revising to a friend or your teddy bear – you’ll find you understand it much better when you have to explain it!"

As qualified teacher, I have taught KS2 students in North Yorkshire for over ten years, including three years successfully teaching science SATs at Year 6. I presently teach Key Stage 2 and tutor Key Stage 3 students. Prior to teaching, I worked in the food industry using my science honours degree in Physiology and Zoology. I’ve always been enthusiastic about teaching science and read widely to keep my knowledge up to date. Not content with simply teaching facts, I want students to understand why it is so important to be compassionate and to care for our environment. When I’m not working I like to garden, sew and cook.

My Top Tip: "Keep asking questions!"

I have been a primary school teacher for over 15 years and have taught in schools in Gloucestershire and North Yorkshire. I now work as a freelance writer, editor and translator, and I also tutor pupils in English and maths. I have always been fascinated by languages, both English and foreign. In my spare time I read everything from Charles Dickens to Harry Potter and I also love walking in the countryside and watching Yorkshire play cricket.

My Top Tip: "Enjoy writing and never be frightened of putting your ideas down on paper."

I led the acquisition of EdPlace in 2011 and its subsequent re-launch in 2012. My working life started in corporate finance in the City of London. I left my finance career 7 years ago and started working online. In 2007 I co-founded and ran Plebble for fours years before moving on to EdPlace. The extra support I got from those around me was invaluable through my school and university years. With EdPlace I hope to foster that same support for parents and children alike.

I joined EdPlace in 2011 to head up the marketing and communication side of the business. Before that, I began my career as a freelance Photographer then quickly took a job in Advertising. In the 10 or so years that followed, I worked as part of the marketing and communication teams for Unilever, Santander, The Kellogg Company and NewsCorp to name a few. Those years have given me lofty ambitions for little Eddie!

I have over thirty years of education experience, fifteen of which were spent as a Headteacher. I then spent eight years as Head of Education at the Mercers' Company. I advised the company's portfolio of seventeen schools including, amongst others, Bute House, The Hall School, The Thomas Telford School and St Pauls. I recently left Mercers' and became acting Deputy Head of St Pauls Girls. I believe children respond best when varied techniques are used to support their learning. A resource such as EdPlace is a really useful addition to the studying they do in and out of school and gives students and parents easy and affordable access to extra help in core subjects.

I have always had an interest in education - my Mother is a teacher and she provided me with invaluable support throughout my years in school and university. I have carried out work experience in the schools that my Mother has taught in, as well as a two week placement covering for the School Secretary. I graduated from Keele University in 2011 with a degree in English and American Literatures. I worked at Waitrose and as a Nanny, before joining EdPlace in May 2012. My other interests include travel, reading, writing, swimming and rugby, as well as baking tasty treats for the EdPlace office!