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Meet the Portsmouth Team
Simon Wooller
Joined 2017
After leaving college Simon decided to pursue a career in the military and after some deliberation he decided to join Her Majesty's Royal Marine Commandos. Simon enlisted in 1994 and went on to serve for 12 years finally leaving in 2006 as a Sergeant. During his service he carried out specialist training in both Arctic and Jungle Warfare and as a Military Parachutist. He served on Operations in Northern Ireland and The Gulf.
His last six years in the Marines were spent with the Landing craft branch again serving in various theatre's of operations around the globe. Since leaving the Royal Marines, Simon worked for the RNLI in Poole Harbour, then he worked as Assistant Harbourmaster in Weymouth: his responsibilities in both jobs included harbour safety and training new recruits.
Simon's hobbies include hockey and skiing. He started playing hockey as a junior and progressed to playing for, including the captaincy, of Swindon 1st Team: Simon also played for Wiltshire, and the West of England, both indoor and outdoor hockey and went on to represent the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy in both hockey and skiing, also representing the Combined Services at Hockey.
"I enjoy passing on the skills and experiences I have gained from my training and career to the students at MPCT to give them a head start in their chosen careers."
~Simon Wooller
Simon Wooller
Regional Operations Manager
Amber Eckford
Joined 2021
I joined the Army in 2005 after studying public services at Highbury college for two years, joining the Corps of Royal Engineers training as a Combat Engineer and Plant Fitter (mechanical). I served with the Royal Engineers for 16 years.
During my time in the Corps of Royal Engineers I served in Iraq, Afghanistan and have completed several overseas Exercises in Falkland Island, Kenya and Cyprus.
When I made the decision the leave the Army, I knew I wanted to teach. I completed a Forces specific teacher training course through the University of Portsmouth whilst still serving. This saw me teaching public services at a The Wellington Academy (Tidworth) and South Downs College (Portsmouth) as a volunteer.
When initially leaving the Army, I took employment supporting victims of Domestic abuse, when I saw the MPCT job I knew it was what I wanted to do and why I had completed my teacher training. My passion is helping others and guiding them to the future that they want and deserve.
Amber Eckford
Centre Manager
