Meet our 387 teachers
Here are ten of our talented teachers, from a wide range of schools around the UK who have all contributed lessons to Oak. To find a particular teacher, browse by subject in the menu.
Maurice Minette-George
Specialist Independent Living
I’m currently the Assistant Head of an SEN school and have been in the role for five years. I’ve been working in Special Education for the last ten years and I am passionate about all young people achieving their aspirations and improving life outcomes. I love facilitating learning through creativity and real life experiences.
Ms King
Secondary English
I teach English at KS3 and KS4 and English Literature at KS5.
James Findlay-Pidcock
Specialist Numeracy
I’m Assistant Headteacher, Head of Secondary and Maths Curriculum Leader at an Outstanding 4-19 Generic Learning Difficulty Special School in Lancashire. I’ve been teaching since 2011 and have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings across Mainstream (Primary and Secondary), AP and Special. I’m the Numeracy Subject Leader at Oak and I’m looking forward to working with my team of Numeracy teachers to show you how numeracy can be found ’in the real world!’
Miss Robson
Primary Maths
Hello! I am an Australian teacher, currently working at a school in Slough. I love establishing a positive classroom ethos, creating engaging environments that support children to learn through play and having a laugh with my class! Getting to know their little personalities and seeing them shine is the best part of the job!
Harry Cooper
Secondary History
I am a history teacher at a secondary school in central London. I spent my twenties working in politics and journalism, having been studied history at Oxford University and politics at the London School of Economics. My passion is for medieval history, in particular the period after the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
Miss Saab
Primary English
I am currently a KS2 teacher in a primary school in London. I have previously taught in KS1. I am also the MFL and EAL lead at my school and I love getting pupils as excited as I am about language learning. Before becoming a teacher, I was a secondary school science technician. I also worked as a 1:1 special educational needs and disabilities teaching assistant for three years and I supported secondary, primary and EYFS pupils with a range of needs. I am looking forward to teaching you English!
Ellie Speakman
Secondary Religious Education
I have been teaching RE since 2016 after completing my degree at Heythrop College. I strongly believe religious education is vital for our understanding of each other and the world around us, and have a particular interest in teaching Islam. Outside of teaching, you can usually find me in Walt Disney World, playing Animal Crossing, or hanging out with my two cats.
Colette Dashwood
Secondary History
I am a history teacher at a high school in Norwich. Since becoming a teacher ten years ago I have had the pleasure of teaching both history and English and I love both subjects equally! My favourite part of my job is seeing the progress that students can make over time and seeing them develop enthusiasm for their own learning.
Elizabeth Franklin
Secondary French
Bonjour tout le monde! Je m’appelle Mademoiselle Franklin. I am a French teacher and Second in MFL at a comprehensive school in the Midlands. I am passionate about sharing my love of languages with my students and inspiring linguists of the future. Learning another language is a fantastic way to broaden your horizons, see the world, meet new people and discover delicious new food! Vive les langues!
Alistair Hodgson
Secondary French
I have been an MFL Teacher and Middle Leader in secondary schools for 7 years, most recently in Suffolk. My favourite part of the job is interacting with students and seeing those ’lightbulb moments’ where a concept suddenly becomes clear. I also enjoy playing guitar - you may have noticed one or two in the background of some of my lesson videos!