Staff Profiles

At Ealing Independent College, we have a team of experienced tutors capable of motivating our students to reach their full academic potential. Some tutors are examiners and authors of revision books, and all are committed to giving their students the understanding, expertise and confidence to perform well in their examinations.

Tutors are chosen for their ability to communicate, their academic qualifications and not least their impressive record of helping students to achieve good examination grades.

Please see Teacher profiles below:

Dr Ian Moores – Principal

Dr Ian Moores has been a teacher, head of department and a member of the senior management team in some of the UK’s leading HMC independent boarding and day schools. Continue reading →

Sylviane Martinon – Head of 6th Form

As Head of Sixth Form, Sylviane Martinon manages the Pastoral system within the College. After graduating in Spanish, she gained a teaching certificate, a Spanish DELE and a CELTA. Sylviane started teaching at the London French Institute and King’s College … Continue reading →

James Adams – Head Business Studies and Economics, Director of Studies

In his role of Director of Studies, James Adams has responsibility for various aspects of the College management, including supporting teachers and students in improving learning. A graduate from the London School of Economics with a BSc Honours degree, James … Continue reading →

James Thirtle – Head of ICT and GCSE

James Thirtle is Head of ICT and GCSE. Has taught here since 2007. As well as pastoral roles, he teaches both A-level ICT and Computing. James graduated from Sheffield Uni Physics Degree in 1993. Was previously a Managing Director of … Continue reading →

Norman Hoyle – Head of Sciences

Norman Hoyle, Head of Science, BSc, BA, PhD.

Lakhvir Gill – Head of Chemistry

Lakhvir qualified with a First Class Honours degree from Queen Mary, University of London in 2001 and completed her PGCE at Kings’ College in 2002. She previously worked at Wallington County Grammar School as Head of Chemistry before joining Ealing … Continue reading →

Vid Teparia – Head of Physics

Vid Terparia is Head of Physics; he has gained a BSc Theoretical Physics and a Cert in Education.

Umme Khanzada – Head of Biology

After graduating in Applied Biology, Umme Khanzada was awarded a PhD in Biochemistry followed by 7 years of post-doctoral research experience in cancer cell biology and developmental neurobiology at Imperial. She was then appointed senior post-doctoral researcher at King’s. She … Continue reading →

Stephen Dace – Head of English

Stephen Dace, PGCE, MA (Hons) English Lit and Lang, has more than 25 years teaching experience in education. Stephen is dedicated to supporting his students and ensuring they all enjoy a high-quality learning experience.

Geoff Higginson – Head Of Maths

Geoff Higginson, Head of Mathematics, is The College’s maths specialist. Since completing a 1st class Honours degree, a MSc, and a PhD at Imperial College, he has focused his energies in the area of Pure Maths. His extensive knowledge and … Continue reading →

Juliana Storey - Economics and Business Teacher

Juliana Storey BA, CertEd is a new member of staff and an extremely experienced Economics and Business teacher who was former Vice Principal of regent College, harrow. She also possesses vast experience of UCAS preparation. Previously she ran educational programmes … Continue reading →