About James

I graduated from University of Hull with a 2:2 Masters degree (MChem) specialising in Physical and Colloidal Chemistry. I trained as a teacher in 2020, also at University of Hull, gained QTS (Qualified teacher status) the same year and then began working for 3 years at Sirius Academy North. In 2023 I joined Sirius Academy west as the lead practitioner for chemistry and have continued in this role ever since. As an experienced teacher I rely on experience and pedagogical research to develop my teaching, therefore giving students and tutees the best chance of achieving their desired outcomes.

My specialism in Chemistry has allowed me to not only gain an in depth understanding of the subject, but has allowed me to develop a vast understanding of the subjects linking to my specialism (physics and maths). My research in 2018 into stability of colloidal particles and Janus nanoparticles in emulsions required a working understanding of all three specialisms to achieve success in my masters dissertation. I still follow this area of research and keep up to date on new papers and publications in order to both maintain an understanding of the area and be able to guide students towards this area of research.

Outside of teaching, I consider myself an avid gamer and enjoy playing sports. I have recently ventured into the Warhammer universe with both 40K and necromunda.