Paul initially began work as an AST in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) working with the universities of Leeds, York and Huddersfield. He runs sessions with KJS ITT students on Assessment, Teaching and Learning strategies, Behaviour Management and other pedagogical issues. He is also Teaching Advocate for the TDA speaking at 'Teach in London' and contributing to KJS's Taster Conferences held in January 2003, October 2004 and January 2006.

Paul currently works as an AST delivering the MFL framework and associated training at KS3 whilst supporting languages departments in schools across the county. In the absence of a County Languages Advisor, Paul has been involved in leading regional training and facilitating the sharing of good practice in languages teaching. KJS are also involved in a Primary Languages Project with local schools.

Paul has had a most eventful time since becoming the National Winner of the Secondary Teacher of the Year award at The Teaching Awards 2003. He has been invited to write a column for Women's Own, participate in Channel 4's 'That'll Teach 'em', and appear on BBC's 'Ready Steady Cook'. However Paul has kept his feet firmly on the ground (and out of the kitchen!) by continuing in his role as Head of Modern Languages and the running of a large faculty. Paul has enjoyed going 'head to head' with ex Ofsted Supremo, Chris Woodhead, in a live radio debate and bringing home £25,000 worth of ICT equipment and money for KJS. He was also privileged to put a question to the panel on BBC's Question Time (February 2005) and has worked for BBC Five Live interviewing politicians at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Harrogate (March 2005) and David Beckham about learning Spanish. He took part in a BBC Radio 4 programme on humour in MFL teaching called 'Ha Ha Languages' as he enjoys a good laugh and told a couple of jokes in French, live on air!

Paul is currently working on Student Voice projects and the use of paperless testing in MFL using Voting Systems and on-line assessment. Paul is working on links with a school in Sierra Leone and with his Year 10 Citizenship groups on collecting shoes for the Blue Peter 'Shoebiz Appeal' to help Aids orphans in Malawi.

The KJS 'Euro 2004 Project' pioneered by Paul, has showcased in every school in the country, appeared on the national news and has won the school a prestigious European Awards for Languages 2004. He has appeared on Teachers TV and writes for newspapers and educational journals.

Paul leads training at national level on both secondary and primary languages. He speaks at national and international conferences on educational issues and creativity in the classroom. He recently worked alongside internationally renowned, behavioural management guru, Bill Rogers, and delivered training on clasroom management in London.

In his spare time, Paul is an avid football fan, following his beloved Manchester City!