About Us - The Learning Experts

Meet the team

We are deeply committed to ensuring every student has the best possible opportunity to achieve their highest potential grade.

Our team consists of seasoned educators, including Assistant Headteachers, Heads of Departments, and Lead Practitioners. With deep expertise in leading teams and nurturing both teachers and students, our tutors are committed to helping every student reach their full potential. We believe every student can achieve outstanding results, and our proven experience and comprehensive knowledge equip us to guide them toward their best outcomes.

Matthew Spann:

With a decade of teaching experience, Matt has successfully led English departments at two secondary schools and currently serves as an Assistant Headteacher overseeing Teaching and Learning. Passionate about driving whole-school improvement, they have spearheaded initiatives in reading, enhanced teacher pedagogy, and classroom management strategies. With seven years of experience as an examiner and team leader for a leading exam board, Matt brings valuable expertise in assessment and curriculum standards to their role. Adding a global perspective to their experience, Matt also taught in China for a year and even made a unique appearance in Football Manager!

Ashleigh Spann:

Ashleigh is an accomplished Assistant Headteacher with 14 years of dynamic teaching experience. Holding a master’s degree in Education and qualifications as a SENCO, she has dedicated her career to empowering young people to achieve remarkable academic success. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to inclusive education, Ashleigh excels at fostering environments where students thrive both academically and personally. She has also been an examiner for a leading exam board for the past five years, bringing valuable insights into assessment and curriculum development.

Mark Taylor:

Mark has 24 years of teaching experience across three schools, specialising in KS3 and KS4 Science as well as KS5 Physics. He has held roles including Numeracy Coordinator, Head of Physics, and is currently a Lead Practitioner for Science, supporting teaching excellence across his department. With 15 years of experience as an A-Level Physics examiner, Mark has a deep understanding of exam requirements and how to help students excel. For the past 18 years, he has also provided private tuition, successfully supporting students to achieve the grades needed for Oxbridge applications. Mark’s passion for education and student-focused approach make him a trusted and highly effective tutor, dedicated to unlocking each student’s potential.

Ryan Spann:

Ryan is a skilled and passionate primary school lead with 9 years in education, both as a teaching assistant and qualified. Having worked across both Key Stages, Ryan has spent three years teaching KS2, with his Year 6 classes achieving excellent SATs results. As a Computing and PE lead, Ryan is dedicated to fostering a love for technology and physical activity in his students. With a proven track record of delivering impressive outcomes and a commitment to helping every child succeed, Ryan brings expertise and enthusiasm to his teaching practice.

Testimonials

What Our Students Are Saying

"We were really impressed with the service offered by The Learning Experts. Our son felt at ease with the learning and was able to achieve a fantastic grade through the expert tuition offered. Cannot recommend them highly enough."

"Loved the service. My son felt really at ease and enjoyed the tuition."

"Achieved a grade 8 through expert tutelage. Very impressed with the service."

"Ashleigh tutored our son after he failed his exam the first time around. Within a few months, Ashleigh had given him the confidence to successfully pass his GCSE and pursue his dream of studying Music at college. Highly recommend this company!"