To meet the different needs of students as well as guarantee high-quality teaching and learning, Merchiston Academy Songshan Lake has recruited an excellent team of teachers who firmly believe in our whole education philosophy. Highly qualified, motivated and experienced, our amazing teachers are able to develop young minds and help ensure them get into top universities. 
David KILLELEA
David KILLELEA
PE Teacher

Nationality: British

David completed both an HND and BSc in Tourism & Hospitality Management at the Universities of Central Lancashire and Bolton respectively. Following which, he completed a Trinity TESOL at Liverpool John Moores University. Initially, instead of pursuing an EAL Teaching position, David joined Merseyside Police where he worked as a Police Constable. In a distinguished career, David worked in a variety of roles for fourteen years and served several communities across the city of Liverpool. In 2018, David left his policing career to follow a lifetime ambition of teaching English in China. David is heavily into health and fitness and has competed in several mountain races and marathons. 

David KILLELEA
David KILLELEA
PE Teacher

Nationality: British

David completed both an HND and BSc in Tourism & Hospitality Management at the Universities of Central Lancashire and Bolton respectively. Following which, he completed a Trinity TESOL at Liverpool John Moores University. Initially, instead of pursuing an EAL Teaching position, David joined Merseyside Police where he worked as a Police Constable. In a distinguished career, David worked in a variety of roles for fourteen years and served several communities across the city of Liverpool. In 2018, David left his policing career to follow a lifetime ambition of teaching English in China. David is heavily into health and fitness and has competed in several mountain races and marathons.