meet the team

The EH5 Learning Team is made of experienced professionals who have been involved in education for a number of years. We look to put the learners at the forefront of everything we do and look to create a learning environment that allows the learner to be challenged whilst thriving within the subject area of their choice.
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Iain Thomson

Iain Thomson

DIRECTOR

Iain worked in the Secondary education setting for 16 years in a range of roles before setting up his own sports tours company. Now having been appointed Director of EH5 Learning he is using his expertise in business and education to inspire the next generation of learners.

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Craig Downie

Craig Downie

Director

Craig has worked in the Secondary education setting for 14 years and is currently a Depute Head Teacher. Now Director of EH5 Learning, he brings a wealth of experience within education to ensure each learner’s journey is one that allows them to achieve their potential as an individual.

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Curriculum Leads

GIllian Ness

GIllian Ness

Maths Curriculum Lead (Secondary)

Gillian has worked as a Maths teacher for 12 years and is a current Maths teacher within a Scottish Secondary School. She currently teaches Maths at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Level.

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Claire Williams

Claire Williams

English Curriculum Lead (Secondary)

Claire has been an English teacher for 15 years and she is currently teaching English within a Scottish Secondary school. She has experience teaching English at all levels including BGE, National 3/4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

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Claira Frew

Claira Frew

Primary Curriculum Lead (Literacy + Numeracy

Claira has been a Primary Teacher for 11 years and she is currently working within a Scottish Primary school. She is a specialist in Literacy and Higher Order Thinking Skills.

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Angie Shearer

Angie Shearer

Wellbeing Lead

Angie has been a PE teacher for 15 years and she is passionate about improving young people’s wellbeing. She is currently teaching a new wellbeing curriculum within a Scottish Secondary school. Angie is a qualified professional youth and wellbeing coach

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John Cochrane

John Cochrane

STEM Curriculum Lead (Secondary)

John has been a Chemistry teacher for 14 years and is currently teaching Chemistry within a Scottish Secondary school. He has experience teaching Chemistry at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Level.

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Meet Some Of Our Tutors

Michael Bradley

Michael Bradley

History Tutor

Michael has been a History teacher for 11 years and is currently teaching History alongside a PT Pupil Support role within a Scottish Secondary school. He has experience teaching History at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Level.

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Denise Hill

Denise Hill

Primary Tutor

Denise has been a Primary Teacher for 14 years and she is currently teaching within a Scottish Primary school. Denise has worked in a range of roles within the primary setting.

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Jenny Tamplin

Jenny Tamplin

english Tutor

Jenny is currently studying the PGDE (Secondary) English course at Edinburgh University and has previously achieved a degree in English and Drama. She has experience of teaching English at National 5 and Higher Level.

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Farideh Roberts

Farideh Roberts

Biology TUTOR

Farideh has been a Biology teacher for 2 years and she is currently teaching Biology and Science within a Scottish Secondary school. She has experience teaching Biology at National 4, National 5 and Higher level.

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Emily Connon

Emily Connon

MODERN STUDIES TUTOR

Emily has been a Modern Studies teacher for 8 years and she currently combines a Guidance role with her Modern Studies teaching in a Scottish secondary school. She has experience in teaching Modern Studies at National 5 and Higher Level.

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Emma Ronnay

Emma Ronnay

Maths TUTOR

Emma has been a Maths teacher for 10 years and she is currently teaching Maths within a Scottish Secondary school. She has experience teaching Maths at all levels including BGE, National 3/4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

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Alana Docherty

Alana Docherty

Maths TUTOR

Alana has been a Maths teacher for 3 years and is currently teaching Maths within a Scottish Secondary school. She has experience teaching Maths at National 5 and Higher Level.

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Niamh McHugh

Niamh McHugh

Physical Education Tutor

Niamh has been a Physical Education teacher for 4 years and she is currently teaching Physical Education and Dance within a Scottish secondary school. She has experience in teaching Physical Education and Dance at all levels within the Scottish curriculum.

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Marie Reilly

Marie Reilly

Computing TUTOR

Marie has been a Computing Science teacher for 4 years and she is currently teaching Computing Science within a Scottish secondary school. She has experience in teaching Computing Science at all levels within the Scottish curriculum.

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Natalie Callendar

Natalie Callendar

Geography Tutor

Natalie has been a Social Subjects teacher for 5 years and he is currently teaching Geography and Modern Studies within a Scottish Secondary school. She has experience teaching both subjects at all levels including BGE, National 4, National 5 and Higher.

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Alistair Cruickshanks

Alistair Cruickshanks

Maths TUTOR

Allistair has been a Maths teacher for 6 years and he is currently teaching Maths within a Scottish Secondary school. He has experience teaching Maths at all levels including BGE, National 3/4/5 and Higher.

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Erin Glen

Erin Glen

Primary Tutor

Erin has been a Primary Teacher for 7 years and she is currently teaching within a Scottish Primary school. Erin is currently SEAL Champion for her current school.

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Ryan Alexander

Ryan Alexander

Maths Tutor

Ryan has been a Maths teacher for 5 years and is currently teaching Maths within a Scottish Secondary school. He has experience teaching Maths at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Level.

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Emma Anderson

Emma Anderson

Biology TUTOR

Emma has been a Biology teacher for 3 years and she is currently teaching Biology within a Scottish Secondary school. She has experience teaching Biology at National 5 and Higher level. Emma also has experience teaching Higher Human Biology.

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Carolyn Sutherland

Carolyn Sutherland

Modern Languages TUTOR

Carolyn has been a Modern Languages teacher for 20 years and she is currently in an Acting Faculty Head role in a Scottish secondary school. She has experience in teaching both French and German at all levels within the Scottish curriculum.

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