Benjamin Lucas

Short Bio

Benjamin was born in the real Newcastle and grew up in Manchester, attending a local grammar school before pursuing his passion for academics and sport as a sports scholar at Durham University. In his teenage years, he represented England at the national level and captained the most successful lacrosse team outside of North America.

Following his university studies and year abroad (as a languages student), Benjamin pursued a gruelling year of school-based teacher training in former mining towns and socially-deprived areas. This nearly broke him, but he pressed on. For almost a decade, Benjamin has taught languages, humanities, ethics, sport (and common-sense) at boarding schools in England and Switzerland. He embraces every opportunity to expand his teacher toolkit and deepen his roots in this noble vocation.

Teaching Philosophy

The work of a teacher to improve a student extends beyond the lesson and their influence reaches beyond the classroom. We are jigsaw pieces that must find the place in the puzzle where we discover our deepest satisfaction and most meaningful contribution.

I guide pupils on this journey to uncover, harness, and apply unique talents and interests to their lives, families, and local communities – the starting point of lasting …