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Jason Piggott Acting Head of Art

Annemarie Fellows Teacher of OpAL

Congratulations to Annemarie on gaining a permanent position as Teacher of OpAL, after a period of temporary cover in the department.

Annemarie graduated from the University of Birmingham and has 26 years' teaching experience; her previous post was Deputy Head Teacher and Special Educational Co-ordinator at a Junior School in Birmingham.

The best thing about teaching for Annemarie is being able to work with young people and to support them to reach their own potential – whatever their strengths and gifts are.

Annemarie is also a Year 7 form tutor and is enjoying having the opportunity to build relationships with students in different year groups.

Annemarie has received a very friendly welcome from staff and pupils alike and is looking forward to getting involved in all the opportunities School has to offer.

Mark Brassington Teacher of Business and Economics

Mark joins our Business and Economics department on a temporary basis until Easter 2022. Mark has 34 years of teaching experience; his most recent post was at ACS Egham International School. Mark graduated from Leeds and Exeter and completed an MSc at Cranfield School of Management. He wants to make a difference to young people’s lives, regardless of their background.

Huw Humphreys Teacher of Biology

Huw joins Wolverhampton Grammar School at the start of his seventh year in teaching, from The English College Dubai.

He studied Biomedical Material Science at the University of Birmingham. He enjoys engaging students in practical work allowing them to develop stronger understandings of the biological world around them and discover links between the curriculum and current news. Already developing strong relationships with staff and students, Huw is enjoying getting involved with different aspects of the extra-curricular opportunities in School.

Jason was educated at the University of Wolverhampton, studied Product Design, and has 13 years' teaching experience; his previous position was Subject Leader at King Edward VI Five Ways School in Birmingham. He joins a thriving Art department as Acting Head of Art whilst Emma Bowater, Head of Art, is on maternity leave.

Jason loves helping students find their own way to express ideas and investigate the world around them through Art and Design. The most rewarding part of teaching for him is when students are proud of their pieces and even more so when they successfully pursue a career in the creative industry.

He feels privileged to be working with young people who have such high expectations of themselves and in a position to fully resource their ambitious ideas.

Manisha Rattoo Teacher of Maths

Manisha gained a BSc Mathematics at Coventry University and completed a PGCE at Birmingham City University with her placement at Queen Mary’s High School. Manisha joins WGS as a newly qualified teacher and, prior to completing her PGCE, was a part-time Maths tutor. Manisha enjoys sharing her knowledge with younger generations and supporting them to achieve their potential.

Manisha has settled well in to life at WGS and enjoyed her first term. She has been welcomed by both staff and students and feels lucky to be part of the WGS community.

In addition to Academic staff, a warm welcome goes to all new members of the School’s professional support teams, including several OWs:

• Sarah Baker (née Hocking, OW 1998)Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support

• Serena Basra (OW 2021) –Junior School Classroom Assistant

• Helen Clinton (OW 2016) –Junior School Classroom Assistant

• Thomas Galarneau – French Language Classroom Assistant

• Immy Gibbons (OW 2017) –Sports Coach Apprentice

• Geneva Hoffman (OW 2017) –Junior School Classroom Assistant

• Rhianne Jacques –Alumni Engagement Officer

• Ranjit Mann – Housekeeper

• Karla Parkes – Junior School Lunchtime Assistant

• Bhupinder (Pindi) Rai –Admissions Assistant

• Veena Rangla – Junior School Teaching Assistant

• Laura Simms (OW 2017) –Teaching Assistant 1:1

• Timur Spittle – German Language Classroom Assistant

Wolverhampton Grammar School employs nearly 200 teachers, professional and technical staff.

You can learn more about our staff here: www.wgs.org.uk/about/our-expert-staff.