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.
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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."
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."
Nick Adams
Programme Leader - Music Production"Electronic Music and Technology is at the forefront of musical innovation. I have an extensive background in Electronic Music and DJ. It’s rewarding seeing students gain success and progress into influential figures in the music industry by receiving support from the likes of Radio 1, Lee Foss and Calvin Harris."
Jordan McLeod
Programme Leader - Aesthetic Practice and Spa Management"The aesthetics industry is an exciting industry to be part of. Treatments and theories are constantly evolving giving you endless opportunities for career pathways. My background is clinical where I have specialised in non-medical aesthetic treatments. I am passionate about educating clients and want to share my knowledge and experiences with aspiring aestheticians."
Alison Rylance
Student Transition, Support and Engagement Manager - Foundation Learning"The department is always exciting due to the different staff sharing their past experiences with our students. I can relate to many of our students as I did not enjoy my time at school as I was bullied. The best part of my job is seeing students build up their confidence in their own ability."
Colin Parnaby
Programme Leader - Carpentry & Joinery"I started my working career as an apprentice in a joinery machine shop, since then I have worked on many sites and enjoyed working abroad on a house renovation. One day work was called off due to weather and I heard an advert on the radio for trades people to go into teaching! Just knowing I can pass on my knowledge to the younger generation makes me feel good. I like to see how students mature as a person from when they join us to getting their first job in the trade."
Stuart Climson
Lecturer - 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."
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."
Tony Neild
Lecturer - Automotive"Automotive is an ever-changing sector that has grown faster than most other things of our time. I want to share my knowledge so I can help build a new generation of skilled, professional and diligent Technicians."
Mike Cotton
Programme Leader - Business"As part of the Graduate Management Programme with Intercontinental Group I travelled across the UK as part of their Senior Management Team. I am passionate about customer service and ethical management techniques and always keep up to date with developments within Retail and Hospitality. Keeping abreast of what is happening in industry is key to making my lessons relevant. I love to see our students succeed, it’s the reason I teach! I am always very proud of our students."
Laura Proudlock
Curriculum Leader - Health"The best thing about my role is seeing the changes in students. From when they start to the end of each academic year. Their academic progress and development as well as their personal growth. I like that I can inspire confidence and support students becoming the person they want to be."