Stuart Marsh
Ashford,Kent
Summary
Life science graduate with extensive experience as a science and biology teacher, demonstrating strong subject knowledge in biology, chemistry, and physics. Proven track record as a science subject leader, successfully managing teams and projects to achieve positive educational outcomes. Collaborated with major educational stakeholders, including OCR, AQA, University of York, and Nuffield Foundation, to enhance science education initiatives. Highly proficient in technology and computer literacy, leveraging these skills to improve teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Subject Leader for Biology
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury, Kent
04.2025 - 04.2026
Leading and managing a team of teachers in the Biology Department. Working with students to obtain excellent educational outcomes in a safe and inspiring environment. Liaising with the Senior Leadership Team on results and outcomes.
Tecaher of Biology and Chemistry
Maidstone Grammar School for Boys
Maidstone, Kent
09.2024 - 04.2025
Subject Leader for Biology
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Tunbridge Wells, kent
03.2019 - 08.2024
Second in Charge of Science
Victory Academy
Chatam, Kent
09.2018 - 02.2019
Teacher of Biology
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Faversham, Kent
09.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher of Science
The North School
Ashford, Kent
09.2014 - 08.2017
Director of Science
Debden Park High School
Debden, Essex
11.2013 - 08.2014
Teacher of Biology
British School of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
09.2013 - 11.2013
Director of Science
Conwallis Academy
Maidstone, Kent
07.2012 - 08.2013
Head of Biology
Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford, Kent
09.2006 - 06.2012
Teacher of Science
Maidstone Grammar School for Boys
Maidstone, Kent
09.2002 - 08.2006
Teacher of Science
James Hornsby School
Basildon, Essex
09.2001 - 08.2002
Lab Technician
Royal Free Hospital
London
04.1999 - 09.2000
Education
PGCE - Secondary Teaching (Science/Biology)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 09/2000 - 08/2001
Master of Science - Biotechnology with Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Kent
Canterbury 09/1997 - 08/1998
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology with Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Kent
Canterbury 09/1994 - 08/1997
A-Levels - Maths (A), Chemistry (B), Physics (C)
Chadwell Heath Academy
Romford 09/1992 - 08/1994
GCSEs - 8 (A-C) including English and Maths
Chadwell Heath Academy
Romford 09/1987 - 08/1992
Skills
Excellent subject knowledge across different Scientific disciplines, and a high level of Scientific literacy
Excellent computer literacy (Including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Video Editing)
Experience in using, managing and training people in using Virtual Learning Environments (Moodle, Teams, Google Classroom)
Highly experienced in teaching and learning strategies and educational pedagogy
Experience working as part of a team and in leading teams to deliver successful outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills in leadership, management, and mentoring of staff and students Experienced in managing relationships and building contacts with stakeholders
Excellent planning and project design skills, delivering results to a deadline
Experience in marking exams for GCSE (AQA Biology) and writing curriculum materials for OCR GCSE Biology
Affiliations
- I have a high level of technological and computer skills, including audio-visual technologies, learning environments, and 3D printing. I work as a volunteer for a tabletop games company and often run demo events at games shows, as well as managing a community of gamers.
Certification
Full UK Drivers Licence.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Subject Leader for Biology
Barton Court Grammar School
04.2025 - 04.2026
Tecaher of Biology and Chemistry
Maidstone Grammar School for Boys
09.2024 - 04.2025
Subject Leader for Biology
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
03.2019 - 08.2024
Second in Charge of Science
Victory Academy
09.2018 - 02.2019
Teacher of Biology
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
09.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher of Science
The North School
09.2014 - 08.2017
Director of Science
Debden Park High School
11.2013 - 08.2014
Teacher of Biology
British School of Brussels
09.2013 - 11.2013
Director of Science
Conwallis Academy
07.2012 - 08.2013
Head of Biology
Norton Knatchbull School
09.2006 - 06.2012
Teacher of Science
Maidstone Grammar School for Boys
09.2002 - 08.2006
Teacher of Science
James Hornsby School
09.2001 - 08.2002
Lab Technician
Royal Free Hospital
04.1999 - 09.2000
PGCE - Secondary Teaching (Science/Biology)
Canterbury Christ Church University
09/2000 - 08/2001
Master of Science - Biotechnology with Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Kent
09/1997 - 08/1998
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology with Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Kent
09/1994 - 08/1997
A-Levels - Maths (A), Chemistry (B), Physics (C)
Chadwell Heath Academy
09/1992 - 08/1994
GCSEs - 8 (A-C) including English and Maths
Chadwell Heath Academy
09/1987 - 08/1992