We are incredibly proud of our rich history and heritage, serving the local community for nearly 170 years.
Our roots stem back to 1855, where we began life as Birkenhead Arts School. This marked the beginning of a long tradition of education and training in the Wirral region. Over the years, the college has evolved and expanded, adapting to meet the needs of the local community.
In 1982, Wirral Metropolitan College was formed, bringing together Carlett Park College, Birkenhead Technical College, and Wallasey College of Further Education, providing generations of Wirral residents with education, skills and knowledge.
Fast forward to today and we are the largest college on the Wirral, providing 5000 students a year with high quality, career led education. We hold fantastic relationships with our vast network of over 600 employer partners, as well as our partnerships with leading universities, delivering higher education programmes with University of Chester and University of Liverpool, as well as outstanding teacher training with Edge Hill University.
We serve the community across our five campuses in Birkenhead and Bebington, and we are committed to fostering academic excellence, and meeting our core values of ambition, resilience, inclusivity, empowerment, and accountability.
Hi, I’m Ailz. What I love most about education is the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives, help them recognise their own potential, and open doors to new careers and pathways. I began my career teaching English in Further Education, before becoming a mentor for trainee teachers through their placement years. I really enjoyed mentoring and coaching trainees, helping them develop their practice and discover their own strengths as teachers. This led me into teacher education, where I now work as a Programme Lead, supporting the next generation of teachers in the Further Education and Skills sector.
I care deeply about social mobility, the importance of positive relationships, and helping students feel confident and engaged in their learning. I’m a nurturing and approachable teacher educator, and I’m committed to ensuring that every trainee I work with feels encouraged, valued, and supported as they develop their practice.
I’m Sasha. What I enjoy most about working in education is helping people build confidence and realise their full potential. I spent 13 years working as a teaching assistant and Learning Support Assistant before moving into teaching Health and Social Care and Access courses with learners aged 16 and over. These experiences shaped my belief in the importance of positive relationships and adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
Mentoring trainee teachers and coaching colleagues sparked my interest in teacher education, which I moved into in 2024. I enjoy helping trainees connect theory with classroom practice, try out new approaches and find their own confidence as teachers. I aim to create a supportive space where they can ask questions, reflect honestly and feel comfortable seeking advice.
I have a degree in Psychology, a master’s in Mental Health, a PGCE, the National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development and a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Education. These studies continue to inform my interests in inclusive teaching, wellbeing, and supporting others to develop their practice.
