Meet Our Tutors
Our tutors are industry experts who can share their knowledge and expertise with you. Here, you can get to know our tutors and find out a little bit more about their background and why they love to do what they do.
Full-Time Courses On Offer
Dan Lumb
Lecturer - Music"Music is one of the few subject areas which can go from being ridiculously technical, so for example the inner workings of a compressor, learning jazz theory from the 20th century, to being the most emotive and connective expression of the human experience, creating whole subcultures based around specific genres. Being able to see students go from the very beginnings of their musical career to writing and producing complex music at industry standard, then releasing and distributing that music successfully is definitely what I love most about my job."
Paul Smyth
Lecturer - Digital Arts"I run my own 3D animation company and I'm one of the lecturers on the BA (Hons) Animation course. I try to not only bring in industry skills but also push experimentation with new technologies to further our students' skills."
Gary Hall
Lecturer - Sport and Exercise"I still work in the industry; it is important to me and my students that I am always up to date with current ways of working. I work together with my industry contacts and students to organise additional training, which complements their studies."
Andy Griffin
Associate Lecturer and alumni - Music and Performing Arts"My experience encompasses various areas of the music business, with a specialisation in artist management, live shows and touring, A&R development, as well as extensive experience collaborating with record labels and studios. I firmly believe in fostering a positive and motivating environment, employing strategies such as praise, inspiration, mentoring and motivation."
Kevin Illingworth
Course Leader - Automotive"I have lots of years’ experience teaching and working in the Automotive industry, working for brands like Nissan. My job gives me the chance to teach the things I am most passionate about. Teaching Automotive is interesting, rewarding and lots of fun."
Hazel Bone
Course Leader - Engineering"As well as my day to day teaching activities I work with our students encouraging them to take part in Equality and Diversity competitions, Young Engineer for Britain, Greenpower Electric Car competition, Jaguar F1 in Schools, where I have represented the college on many occasions in regional finals with our students. You may You may also recognise me from Robot Wars Techno-games where I competed for a number of years with my robot FireStorm."
Jonny Burgess
Programme Lead - Music"My favourite modules to teach are studio-based. My area of expertise is working with musicians in recording studios and helping them to develop their material. It's great to hear students come in with raw ideas and then see them develop over time."
Sonia Gray
Programme Lead - Early Years"I have worked in the childcare sector for over 15 years as a Nursery Manager, SENCo and a Safeguarding Lead. Over this period, I have supported students within the sector to gain skills, experiences and knowledge which supported their placement experiences."
Murray Lambert
Programme Lead - Computing"I enjoy delivering technical modules with a practical outcome. I get to use my experience working on industry projects to help students develop their skills in 3D modelling, texturing and animation. It's very rewarding to see students bring their own ideas to life, from a simple concept all the way to a character they can move around in a game."
Stuart Climson
Curriculum Leader - Business"I have a passion for teaching and enjoy being a part of our student’s success. We have some great opportunities within the Business department. I particularly enjoy our away days with students, working on planning, team building and developing confidence. My job makes me feel very fulfilled, not just seeing our students being successful on their course but getting them work ready."
Dan Hegarty
Curriculum Leader - Rail and Civil"The courses have been written with the needs and wants of industry in mind. Our Rail and Civil degrees have been informed by industry leaders, ensuring our students are studying the most up-to-date and relevant modules. Furthermore, the support students receive both academically and personally is outstanding."
Jim King
Curriculum Leader - Aviation"In my six years at Newcastle College, I have seen many students go on to achieve great things. I love using the experiences I have had working in the Royal Air Force to inspire the next generation of aircraft engineers."
Leonardo Morantes-Africano
Curriculum Leader - Education"I combine two of my passions in my job as teacher educator: research, and the art of teaching. I teach across all programmes at the School of Education, including our Diploma in Teaching, PGCE and Masters in Education. My academic work is available online via Google Scholar, which focuses on social justice, queer and critical theory, and technology in education."