Mike Gould is a former Head of English and a lecturer in English and Education. He advises schools and other organisations on educational policy and resources. He has written over 150 books for students and teachers, including the bestselling Collins Cambridge IGCSE English series.

Maria Cairney currently teaches in a Sixth Form College in the UK. She is an experienced A Level English Literature teacher and examiner with a PhD in Victorian literature.

Ian Kirby has been teaching English for over twenty years. He is currently a senior tutor in charge of Post-16 English. He has written many books, including revision guides, textbooks for lower secondary, GCSE and IGCSE.

Noel Cassidy has been teaching for over 30 years, with experience in the UK and New Zealand. He is currently in charge of A Level English at St Albans School. He has been assessing A Level English Literature for over 25 years, and has trained teachers across the world in teaching, learning and assessment.