Experience
Proven Experience, Real Results
About Sergio Stergou
Sergio has spent over a decade teaching Geography in UK secondary schools, combining strong academic credentials with a genuine passion for the subject. He holds a BSc in Geology, an MEd in Environmental Education, and is a qualified teacher (QTS) with an NPQ in Leading Teaching — bringing both deep subject expertise and real teaching leadership to every role he's held.
His approach goes beyond covering the syllabus. Sergio works with students to think critically, build well-structured arguments, and develop the confidence to apply their knowledge under exam conditions — skills that carry well beyond Geography itself.
Below is a summary of his teaching background, qualifications, and professional credentials.
Current
Geography Teacher — Byron College, Athens
From September 2026
Excited to start a new chapter in Athens.
Recent leadership role
Head of KS4 Geography — Hammersmith Academy, London
July 2022 – 2026
Led KS4 Geography as Coordinator and co-led KS5 Geography, teaching AQA GCSE and OCR A-Level alongside curriculum design across KS3–KS5. Results included 100% A*–C at A-Level (OCR Geography, 2023–24) and 74% Grade 9–4 at GCSE (AQA, 2023–24).
Teaching & Tutoring Background
Head of Geography — Yesodey Hatorah School, London
2015–2019
Led the Geography department and coordinated the KS2–KS4 curriculum, achieving 88% A*–B in iGCSE Geography (AQA, 2017).
Geography, Maths & Science Teacher — National Tutoring Programme, London
2021–2022
Delivered online tutoring across Geography (KS3–KS4), Maths (KS1–KS4), and Science (KS3–KS4) — over 800 hours of tutoring, most sessions rated "good" or "excellent."
Additional Teaching Roles, London
2014–2021
Geography, Maths, Science, Modern Greek, and SEN support across several London schools, including Bacons College, Eastlea Community School, Tashbar of Edgware, St. John the Baptist School, and Bishop Challoner Catholic Federation.
Early Career — Geology
Before moving into teaching, Sergio worked as a geologist in Rhodes, Greece, and served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Hellenic Army — experience that continues to inform the real-world scientific grounding he brings to Geography teaching today.
Education
MEd Environmental Education — University of the Aegean, Rhodes
BSc Geology & Geoenvironment — National Kapodistrian University of Athens
NPQ Leading Teaching — UCL, London
Professional Credentials
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Chartered Geologist, Greece
Member, Chartered College of Teaching
Enhanced DBS & Clear Overseas Police Check