Each member of the SCITTELS team is an expert in their field, having both academic and practical expertise to draw upon. Together our team work tirelessly to ensure that the service we provide remains unparalleled.
Tahreem is the Accounting Officer for SCITTELS. She is the Head Teacher of the lead school.
Renuka is a Professional Tutor and provides pastoral support for all the trainees. She also organises the centre-based training for all of the programmes. Prior to joining SCITTELS, Renuka worked as a Class Teacher in Tower Hamlets and Newham, and as a Specialist Performing Arts Teacher in Newham. She has led on Speaking & Listening and has worked across key stage 1 and 2
Abbie is the Deputy Accounting Officer and a Professional Tutor. She is a Deputy Head Teacher at the lead school, Colegrave Primary and a Professional Tutor. Abbie completed her PGCE with SCITTELS in 2010 and spent several years teaching across Key Stage 1 and 2. During this time, Abbie led various subjects such as PE and PSHCE and was Assistant Head Teacher for Maths.
Jessica is a Professional Tutor for SCITTELS and leads on mentor training and development. She is the Academic Tutor for the PGCE programme, working with Goldsmiths to deliver their PGCE curriculum and develop trainees’ academic tuition. Before working in ITT, Jessica taught across Key Stages 1 and 2 in inner London schools, leading on Reading. She was also a Specialist Leader of Education for English, offering support to middle and senior leaders in other schools.
Tim is a Professional Tutor for SCITTELS. Prior to joining the SCITTELS team Tim was a Headteacher of a Primary Academy in East London after a career as a teacher for over a decade in schools across London and internationally.
Raz is the SCITT Director, he supports the Professional Tutors to develop the course curriculum and manages the recruitment, training and assessment processes. Raz also leads training days as part of the ITT programme and contributes to quality assuring all aspects of the course. Prior to taking up the post of Programme Manager, Raz was a Professional Tutor for 3 years, where he had lead on mentor development and worked as the Academic Tutor for the PGCE side of the programme. Before working in ITT, Raz was a class teacher in East London and has experience working across key stage 1 and 2. He has also led Maths and Key Stage 1 in East London schools.
Julia is a Professional Tutor at SCITTELS. Prior to joining SCITTELS Julia was a teacher in South East London and has worked in Early Years education for over 15 years.
Ambia is the Finance Officer for SCITTELS. Before entering the Higher Education sector, Ambia held a series of roles in various other public sector organisations such as the NHS and the Ministry of Justice. She carries out the financial duties in accordance with the DFE, Student Loan Company and SCITTELS’ procedures. Ambia is also the Partnership Administrator for all the teacher training programmes run by SCITTELS and undertakes administrative duties to support the SCITTELS programmes.
