Simon is the subject lead for the Secondary PGCE Art and Design, he also has responsibility for the Art and Design component of the Further Education PGCE programme. Prior to joining the University as a Senior Lecturer in 2021, Simon was Head of Art at Monmouth School for Girls.
Simon contributes over 25 years of teaching and middle management experience across all phases of education, including as a secondary Head of Art and Design, and 13 years as a Senior Lecturer on the PGCE Art and Design programme at UWE Bristol.
Currently, as well as teaching Simon has his own art practice involving painting, illustration, ceramics, and stained glass.