Curriculum Manager for Creative Media, Art & Design & Performing Arts

Paul Jones is the Curriculum Manager for Creative Media, Art & Design and Performing Arts and teaches on the Level 3 Creative Media courses, specialising in moving image, filmmaking theory and production projects at NewVIc. Find out how the avid musician and freelancer, who Sir Lenny Henry thanked for his charity work on national TV, joined NewVIc and likes to use filmmaking to inspire students to excel.

Head of Performance and Development for NewVIc Cricket Academy

This is Enamul Haque Jr. He is the Head of Performance and Development for the Cricket Academy. Having performed highly in cricket on an international level, Enamul was fortunate to represent Bangladesh at the Cricket World Cup playing against India and many other international games worldwide. He also played for various cricket clubs including London Eagles CC, Roehampton CC and Roding Valley CC before becoming a full-time coach. Find out why he gets satisfaction seeing new talent reach elite level at NewVIc.

Safeguarding and Welfare Manager

Wendy McFaull is the Safeguarding and Welfare Manager at the college. She works with youth safety team, youth workers, student finance, mental health and counseling services and the safeguarding and welfare teams. Find out why she loves keeping students safe and supported at NewVIc.

Mental Health Advisor and Youth Safety Worker

Fatima Ali is the student mental health advisor and youth safety worker at the college. She moved down to London after studying at Coventry University. Find out why she admires that students, despite difficult challenges still show up to study and why she is always there for them at NewVIc.

Learning Coach for Digital Innovation and a Teacher of Travel and Tourism

Michael Owusu-Dartey is a Learning Coach for Digital Innovation and a Teacher of Travel and Tourism. Michael is well travelled having travelled to 5 different continents. He brings his travel experience to share in the classroom and makes learning fun and exciting including the use of innovative forms of assessment. Find out why this has helped him to win the prestigious Jack Petchey Leader Award in October 2021.

Curriculum Manager for Sport and Humanities

Shane Rancic is the curriculum manager of Sport and Humanities and a teacher of sport. Having performed highly in all sports, Shane was fortunate to represent England U15s at an international tournament in Belgium, had many trials at big football clubs and spent time in various academies including Queens Park Rangers, Charlton and Brighton before becoming a full-time teacher. Find out why he likes to make sure students appreciate the opportunities they are offered and inspires them to work hard at NewVIc.

Team Leader for T-Levels and Teacher of Child and Health Studies

“We have a holistic approach to the development of our students, there's a lot of experience and expertise amongst us, so that as far as possible, the needs, interests and aspirations of every individual student are met.”

Curriculum Team Leader and Teacher of Business

“Progression starts when you join NewVIc and start to realise the knowledge and skills gained every day.”

The Importance of Listening

Teachers Simon and Martin, who both teach English, explain how they have made professional development their own with a focus on listening and surfacing ideas - both with one another as colleagues and with students.

Student and Staff Counsellor

Desmond Channer is the student and staff counsellor at the college. He is the nephew of the first prominent black female gynaecologist in the USA. Find out why it’s his desire to work in the service of those in need and working at NewVIc.

Teacher of Foundation Learning

“I am so pleased to have received the London Teacher of the Year award and ever so grateful to be working in a prestigious institution that supports and encourages me."

Teacher of Foundation Learning and Health and Childcare Studies

“One of the things I have always felt incredibly proud of while working at NewVIc is that every student is given a chance and is encouraged and supported to be the best they can be.”

Teacher of the Blind / Visually Impaired

“I work directly with students that have a wide range of visual impairments. In order to ensure my students are getting the best from their course; I collaborate closely with curriculum areas and each individual student on a one-one basis, to ensure they have all the support and guidance needed to learn and succeed.”

Learning Support Practitioner and Performance Poet

Asher recently performed poems from her new book: Raise Up the Low, Bring Down the Mighty: Performance Poetry, for NewVIc students as part of National Literacy Day and has also previously performed at Glastonbury and Westminster Abbey.

Recruitment Consultant for Guidant Global. Selina also had a career working for the NHS in social work, forensics, mental health and administration.

Selina is a former A Levels student at NewVIc from 2008. She came from Cumberland Community School and studied A Levels in Psychology, Citizenship, English Literature and Sociology. She progressed on to study an undergraduate degree at Goldsmiths, University of London to study BA (hons) in Sociology. We caught up with Selina to find out a little more on her journey so far.

Aspiring ethical hacker and 2nd year undergraduate student at Staffordshire University London

Vishnu Jayachandran is currently a second year undergraduate BSc Cyber Security student as well as an avid Student Ambassador at Staffordshire University London. He aspires to become an ethical hacker and contribute towards making the digital world a safer place for everyone. Vishnu came from Little Ilford School and studied Vocational Level 3 IT Practitioners achieving D*DD before progressing to university. We caught up with Vishnu to find out a little more on his journey since NewVIc.

Just graduated from UAL. She is a social media manager and freelance dancer for Paradox Dance Theatre, set up by NewVIc alumni students. Earlier this year she was selected to feature as a dancer in the music video for Jake Isaac for his new album ‘for when it hurts’. Ikrah also has her own hair business

Ikrah is a former vocational level student at NewVIc and came from Highgate Wood School in North London and Level 3 Photography, Interactive Media and TV & Film. She progressed onto an undergraduate degree at University of the Arts London to study BA (Hons.) in Public Relations. We caught up with Ikrah to find out a little more on her journey so far.

Final year undergraduate student at Goldsmith’s, University of London. He is also writer, reporter and journalist at Newham Voices who has also written for The Guardian, The Independent, Digital Spy, Open Democracy, Red Pepper Magazine and other media outlets

Noah is a writer, reporter and journalist at Newham Voices. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from being homeschooled and studied A Levels in History, Government and Politics and a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Law. He progressed onto an undergraduate degree at Goldsmiths, University of London to study BA (Hons.) in History and Journalism. We caught up with Noah to find out a little more on his journey so far.

Former chief data officer for IAG Loyalty. She is one of the most influential person in data for the last 5 years as part of the top 100 leaders in data and analytics. Kinnari is recognised as one of the top twenty Women in Data and Tech for 2023

Kinnari is a former vocational level 3 student at NewVIc. She came from Brampton Manor Academy and studied an Advanced GNVQ in Information Technology, as well as an AS Level in Further Maths. She progressed onto study an undergraduate degree at Kingston University to study BSc (hons) in Computing and Mathematics. We caught up with Kinnari to find out a little more on her journey so far.

Junior Motion Designer for a design-driven motion graphics and animation studio, Buff Motion

Abraham E. is a Junior Motion Designer at Buff Motion, a design-driven motion graphics and animation studio in Brighton. He is a former Level 3 Vocational student at NewVIc and came from Eastlea Community School and studied Creative Media, Production and Technology. He initially progressed onto a BA in Information and Interface Design, but then switched over to study an undergraduate degree at University of the Arts London to study BA (Hons.) in Graphic and Media Design. We caught up with Abraham to find out a little more on his journey so far.

Micro Social Media Influencer for PR, Marketing and Events agency, Posh Cockney

Henna Nazir just completed an internship as a micro social media influencer for Posh Cockney, an award-winning PR, Marketing and Events agency based in London. She is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from Brampton Manor Academy and studied A Levels in Economics, Finance and Sociology. She is on a gap year doing various internships. Henna is now looking to progress onto an undergraduate degree in Midwifery. We caught up with Henna to find out a little more on her journey so far.

Founder and Owner of Hayachi Services, an IT Consultancy established in 2017

Amritpal Gill is the founder and owner of Hayachi Services. Founded in 2017, Hayachi Services is an IT Consultancy which works with organisations of all sizes across the UK. Their wide-variety of clients include leading international law firms, global financial institutions, developers, retro-game stores and more. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc. Amritpal came from Forest Gate Community School and studied A Levels in Archaeology, Classical Civilisation and History. He chose to take a gap year to do an apprenticeship with law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills before setting up his own business. Amritpal will now be progressing onto study an undergraduate degree at Queen Mary University of London to study History. We caught up with Amritpal to find out a little more on his journey so far.

Final Year Undergraduate Student at University College London

Sandra Gudziunaite is studying BASc Arts and Sciences, Health and Environment major at University College London. Sandra is a former Progress to Advanced and A Level student at NewVIc. She came from Italy and studied GCSE English, Maths, History, Psychology and Science followed by A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and an AS Level in Maths and an Extended Project Qualification. We caught up with Sandra to find out a little more on her journey since NewVIc.

Digital Content Producer for performing arts venue, Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Sheli Ali is currently a Digital Content Producer for performing arts venue, Sadler’s Wells Theatre. Sheli is a former vocational and A Level student at NewVIc. She came from Forest Gate Community School and studied an Extended Diploma in Performing Arts and an A Level in Dance. She progressed onto study an undergraduate degree at Lancaster University to study BA (Hons.) in Theatre Studies. We caught up with Sheli to find out a little more on her journey since NewVIc.

Co-Founder of Humble Grove, a Video Game Company that released ‘No Longer Home’ to critical acclaim in 2021

Cel Davison is the co-founder of Humble Grove, a video game company who released ‘No Longer Home’ on PC and console, to critical acclaim in 2021. Cel is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from Eastlea Community School. We caught up with Cel to find out a little more on their journey.

Former Student Union Lead Councillor and 1st Year Undergraduate Student at the University of Birmingham

Jhundon Mendi was an avid member of the NewVIc Student Union in the role as a Lead Councillor and made his mark with the work he did. He recently featured on a live podcast with BBC Asian Network talking about university. He is currently in his first year at the University of Birmingham. Jhundon is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with him to find out a little more on his journey.

Senior Clinical Pharmacist with East London Foundation Trust and Founder of Empower Mentoring Programme

Maham Arshad is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist with East London Foundation Trust. Maham has also set up a special 6 month long mentoring programme called Empower for young people this year. She is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Maham to find out a little more on her journey.

PGCE Student at Greenwich University and Advice and Recruitment Officer at NewVIc

Saima Bibi is currently an Advice and Recruitment Officer at NewVIc. She is also studying a PGCE with Greenwich University to go into teaching Religious Studies and English Language to post 16 students. Saima is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Saima to find out a little more on her journey.

Former Oxbridge Student and an Aspiring Economist who is Currently a Second Year London School of Economics and Political Science Student

Valeriu Jardan is currently a second year BSc Economics, History and Geography student at LSE. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Valeriu to find out a little more on his journey.

Founder of Day of Wrk, and Content & Publishing Manager for PR and Communications agency, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Zakir Hasan is the founder and creator of Day of Wrk which seeks to bring clarity to job roles and industries and improve representation of ethnic minority people in professional ‘white-collar’ careers. He is currently a Content and Publishing Manager for PR and Communications agency, Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Zakir is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Zakir to find out a little more on his journey.