Junior Summer School Staff

Position: Vice Principal (Operations & Development)

Qualifications: MA TESOL, DELTA

James Knott is Head of Boarding and is responsible for English Language courses at the college – he ensures all international students progress onto top ranking universities. After qualifying as an English Language teacher he taught in Russia and Sri Lanka before completing postgraduate qualifications at Sheffield Hallam University and Cambridge University. After a number of senior management positions in British Council schools in the Middle East, James returned to the UK to become Director of Studies at a language school in Salisbury. In 2014 James joined Bath Academy as Director of Studies for the English Language programmes.

Position: Director of Studies for English Language Teaching

Qualifications: BA (Hons) in Social Sciences, MA in Education and Applied Linguistics, and a PhD in Business and Social Science. He also holds a Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a Cambridge University Diploma in English Language Teaching (DELTA).

Timothy has almost 30 years of teaching experience and is passionate about language learning and effective communication. He loves helping students express themselves clearly and become confident users of English.

Before joining Bath Academy, Timothy worked for The British Council as a teacher, teacher trainer, and academic manager. He also taught English at a UK university and worked at a school in Oxford. There, he supported international students as they prepared for British universities and taught special English courses for professionals.

Timothy manages and oversees the Junior Summer School programme, acting as a key liaison for students and staff. He also designs the curriculum, monitors student progress, provides academic support; ensuring quality whilst managing daily operations. He makes sure students are fulfilled and happy, and supports staff development.

Position: Head of Admissions and Marketing

Position: Admissions Assistant

Position: Accommodation Officer, Deputy Safeguarding Lead, and Social Programme Co-ordinator

Position: Head of Reception and HR

Position: Student Services Manager

Hi, I’m  Silvana Lorencz, and I’m a graduate of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, where I completed my studies in the Hospitality Sector.

I have over 10 years of experience in customer relations, which has strengthened my communication and organisational skills.

I am the Student Services Manager at Bath Academy, where I focus on student accommodation, supporting students in settling in, and ensure they have a positive and comfortable experience during their studies.

When I’m not working at Bath Academy, I look after my two young children and, when I can, go shopping!

Position: Facilities

Position: Teacher

I became a CELTA qualified teacher due to my love of working with different nationalities.

When I was 12 years old, I was fortunate to spend 2 years living and studying in Cologne, in Germany. Living in another country enabled me to appreciate the dynamic and diverse lifestyles of other nationalities, and it instilled in me, a love of all things Europe!

I have a BSc(hons) degree in Social Science and before having a family, I worked internationally for a TV company, as a producer of adventure travel shows, originally called the Lonely Planet.

I thoroughly enjoy teaching at Bath Academy, working with a wonderful group of colleagues, and teaching fantastic students from all parts of the world.

Position: Teacher

Position: Teacher

Position: Teacher

English Language Teaching appealed to me because, after receiving my BSc in Criminology and Quantitative Research Methods, I wanted a career that allowed me to be creative and active while also letting me meet people from all different backgrounds.

I have lived in the Bath/Bristol area my whole life but hope to eventually travel while teaching English.

I really enjoyed the process of getting my CELTA qualification, and Bath Academy has provided the perfect environment to gain valuable and enjoyable experience as a teacher.

Position: Teacher