Below you can find out more about our incredible teaching staff and their superb track records at delivering impressive results at A-Level. We’ve posted videos alongside many of our teacher profiles so you can actually hear from them directly and see them at work.
BA (Hons) Sociology – University of Leeds
Why I Joined The NCS?
I am excited by the challenge of creating an academically high achieving and innovative Sixth Form Centre that students in Newham will aspire to be part of. At the moment many of the most gifted students in Newham go outside the borough for their post 16 education which is a loss to the local community.
The NCS will focus on delivering traditional A Levels and an extracurricular programme that provides opportunities for personal and social development that will prepare young people in Newham with the knowledge, skills and experiences to join Russell group universities or internships within high status professions and companies.
MMath (Hons) Mathematics – The University of Nottingham,
Why I Joined the NCS
I wanted to work somewhere that specialised in A-Level teaching, with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for students, in the state sector, giving students the opportunities to go on to the best universities and prestigious school-leaver programmes in the UK and around the world.
MA Oxon Biological Sciences – University of Oxford
Why I Joined The NCS?
I love teaching and in particular working with KS5 students because I can share with them my passion for the wonders of Biology! Therefore, I am very excited to have the privilege to work with the outstanding students of Newham. At NCS I look forward to working with staff that all have the same goal. At NCS we want to nurture our students to love learning, to become excellent academics and furthermore to develop as well-rounded good people who are independent, critical and analytical thinkers, problem solvers, innovators and leaders.
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature – Kings College London
Why I Joined The NCS?
The NCS represents an extremely exciting and unique opportunity for both staff and students. At the heart of my decision to join is a shared belief in the Collegiate’s vision; that Newham’s brightest students deserve equal opportunity to achieve their chosen future pathways and make an impact on society.
I am looking forward to working with outstanding, enthusiastic practitioners and motivated students towards achieving our shared aspirations of academic and extra-curricular excellence.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Philosophy – University of Bristol
Why I Joined The NCS?
I believe in equality of opportunity. I also believe that education is the most significant influence in creating opportunities for young people. I am therefore extremely excited at the prospect of working at NCS and being part of a group of teachers who have extremely high expectations and aspirations for the young people of Newham. The NCS will be a hotbed for innovative teaching and I look forward to be able to use the state of the art facilities to develop an outstanding environment for learning. My vision, which resonates with the NCS’s, is for students to become resilient and self-confident young adults who after spending two years at the NCS will leave as curious, independent and dedicated scholars.
MSci Mathematics (Hons), University of Bristol
Why I Joined The NCS?
I joined The NCS to work at a school where young people are provided with an environment that enables them to develop as learners and achieve their academic potential. I am passionate about my subject and I want to do my best to inspire students to be similarly enthusiastic about mathematics.
BA (Hons) Religion and Ethics
Why I Joined NCS?
My learning and teaching career has been in the top institutions. I studied at Woodford County High School, trained at the Institute of Education and have taught at Seven Kings High School and Kings’ College London. To be the best you need to surround yourself with those that are the best – this is the most effective and enjoyable way to improve yourself and your life on every level. NCS will provide the perfect setting to do this.
BSc Biochemistry – Imperial College
Why I Joined The NCS?
To work with inquisitive and hard working students with aspirations to study science further, and work with a team of great biology teachers.
MA Cantab. BA Hons. Natural Sciences – University of Cambridge
Why I Joined The NCS?
I enjoy learning about the world around me, and understanding the limits of our knowledge. The NCS is a place where staff and students are constantly pushed to develop themselves, where people have an genuine love of learning and are given opportunities and skills to pursue ideas further.
MBiochem – Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) – University of Oxford
Why I Joined The NCS?
I joined NCS to support young people in fulfilling their potential – to not just see what is possible for them to learn and understand here but also the wide range of learning opportunities that will stay with them throughout their lives. Thinking back to my time at sixth form, I would have loved to experience all that NCS has to offer – to nurture my curiosity, to always questions and to constantly seek out knowledge and I am so honoured to be a part of an institution that provides such a unique and powerful environment for thousands of young people each year.
Bsc Biomedical Science – St. George’s University
Why I Joined The NCS?
I joined The NCS as I was excited about the opportunity to learn and develop in an outstanding institution. I am deeply passionate about providing my students with the best learning experience and The NCS is an institution that also takes this very seriously. Teacher’s are given every opportunity to ask questions to improve their practice and provided with an abundance of support. It is also a great pleasure to work in an environment where everyone is enthusiastic and excited by discovering new knowledge and delving into complex subject matter.
MA Oxon Biological Sciences – University of Oxford
Why I Joined The NCS?
I love teaching and in particular working with KS5 students because I can share with them my passion for the wonders of Biology! Therefore, I am very excited to have the privilege to work with the outstanding students of Newham. At NCS I look forward to working with staff that all have the same goal. At NCS we want to nurture our students to love learning, to become excellent academics and furthermore to develop as well-rounded good people who are independent, critical and analytical thinkers, problem solvers, innovators and leaders.
Master’s in Chemistry, MChem – University of Southampton
Why I Joined The NCS?
When I first viewed The NCS website, I could see that the Sixth Form provided an exceptional post 16 education for its students. When I made my first visit I found that not only was the Sixth Form building magnificent, the students were motivated, encouraged by staff and had high aspirations, confirming my initial thoughts. The staff have a wealth of experience and have created a curriculum that results in students achieving both excellent A-level grades and having the skills to excel at university and in the work place, something few Sixth Forms do effectively. I am looking forward to using the superb facilities in the science department in order to develop students’ practical skills and theoretical chemical knowledge, alongside The NCS super curriculum, so that they become the next generation of ground-breaking scientists.
Chemistry MChem – University of Oxford
Why I Joined The NCS?
I first visited The NCS as a university student considering whether to apply for teacher training. After my first day of work experience, I knew this was where I wanted to work. The high aspirations of the students alongside the dedication and enthusiasm of the staff made The NCS unique when compared to any other school I had visited. That was over 5 years ago and I still have the same reasons for working here today.
Chemistry MChem – University of Oxford,
Why I Joined The NCS?
From my first visit, I was amazed by the hardworking ethos and positive attitude of all the students and staff at the NCS. I am extremely proud to be part of such an outstanding community where everyone is committed to the same shared vision. I am ambitious and have the highest expectations of all of my students. Motivating young people, broadening their minds and helping them achieve is extremely rewarding and is what drives me every single day. I love to share my passion for Chemistry and inspire my students to continue to study Chemistry at university and beyond.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc (Hons) – Queen Mary & Westfield College (QMW)
Why I Joined The NCS?
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.” ~ Plutarch. This is a favorite quote that has stood true to me for the last 12 years of my teaching career. It incorporates enthusiastic, reflective teaching and independent learning. Why I chose The NCS? It’s simple; to work as part of an outstanding team and help ignite the minds of our future generation. I believe every young person has the capacity to learn the appropriate skills with the right teaching and nurture. The challenge for teachers of all subjects is to make the subject interesting and accessible to young minds; one aspect of teaching that excites me is experimenting with different strategies to motivate and engage students.
I have a thirst for teaching and helping my students achieve; as Henry Brooks Adams said, “A teacher effects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops” and I am looking forward to being part of that ripple effect in our community at The NCS.
BA (Hons) Chemical Engineering – University Of Cambridge
Why I Joined The NCS?
Growing up in the local area, I have learnt to be grateful for having teachers that pushed me beyond what I thought I would be able to achieve. I have always wanted to pursue a career that would be fulfilling, one that benefits the local community and one that emulates the teachers whom I look up to. Being presented with the opportunity to teach some of the brightest kids in the country, who had a similar upbringing, it was something I could not turn down.
BEng in Fuel and Energy Engineering – Leeds University
Why I Joined NCS?
I have been teaching Physics for 13 years and have a deep passion for my subject, particularly working with A level students. This was a great opportunity for me that I just couldn’t allow to pass me by. Working exclusively with KS5 students, where I can share with them my passion for the wonders of Physics, working in a wonderful new college, the NCS and having the privilege to work with the outstanding students of Newham. At NCS I look forward to working with staff that all have the same goal. At NCS we want to nurture our students to love learning, to become excellent academics and furthermore to develop as well-rounded good people who are independent, critical and analytical thinkers, problem solvers, innovators and leaders.
BSc in Physics – Queen Mary University of London.
Why I Joined The NCS?
I joined the NCS because of the core values that the Sixth Form holds; especially the positive learning environment shown throughout the organisation in terms of teamwork and the absolute commitment, respect and passion for learning displayed by all the students. There is nothing more beautiful than teaching my subject and sharing my passion amongst students who are eager to learn new things every day.
From the moment I showed an interest in working at the NCS, it has been very evident the degree of support offered by the leadership, academic faculty and administration staff alike, so I feel very privileged to become part of such wonderful and highly professional group of people.
At the NCS, I look forward to working with such a diverse and outstanding group of students.
From my part, I will be fully committed to nurturing my students’ curiosity and thirst for learning, as well as helping them to develop the skills needed to face the challenges that they will for certain encounter at university and later in their careers.
Why I Joined The NCS?
As a maths teacher, I am passionate about teaching students how to develop their critical thinking when facing maths problems. Challenges should not be feared, but considered as exciting opportunities to learn and widen the horizon of our knowledge and logical thinking. The study of maths helps to develop a wide set of skills that are highly transferable in several other disciplines and important in our daily life. With that focus in mind, my aim is that of creating an environment where students can express their full potential as mathematicians and thinkers.
Here at NCS, I am excited to work as part of an outstanding team of teachers, who have very high expectations for their students and strongly believe in their ability to excel academically. My aim is to contribute to building the foundations that will sustain our students in their academic pathway and future careers, as well as throughout their lives.
MSci Mathematics (Hons), University of Bristol
Why I Joined The NCS?
I joined The NCS to work at a school where young people are provided with an environment that enables them to develop as learners and achieve their academic potential. I am passionate about my subject and I want to do my best to inspire students to be similarly enthusiastic about mathematics.
1st class Master’s Degree in Mathematics – Bristol University
Why I Joined The NCS?
To teach in one of the strongest maths departments in the country and at an institute that values excellence and academic rigour. The number of students who study further maths and the quality of the further maths and extracurricular (university admissions etc.) provision were also big draws.
BSc Mathematics and Statistics – UCL
Why I Joined The NCS?
To continue teaching Key Stage 5 at an excellent institution; to continue my enjoyment of mathematics; to impart that joy to the next generation.
BSc First Class Honours in Mathematics and Economics – LSE
Why I Joined The NCS?
I am passionate about serving and inspiring students who have come from similar backgrounds to myself so that they can break through barriers and know that it’s absolutely possible to achieve their dreams!
Why I Joined The NCS?
As a maths teacher, I am passionate about teaching students how to develop their critical thinking when facing maths problems. Challenges should not be feared, but considered as exciting opportunities to learn and widen the horizon of our knowledge and logical thinking. The study of maths helps to develop a wide set of skills that are highly transferable in several other disciplines and important in our daily life. With that focus in mind, my aim is that of creating an environment where students can express their full potential as mathematicians and thinkers.
Here at NCS, I am excited to work as part of an outstanding team of teachers, who have very high expectations for their students and strongly believe in their ability to excel academically. My aim is to contribute to building the foundations that will sustain our students in their academic pathway and future careers, as well as throughout their lives.
BSc Honours Mathematics – UCL
Why I Joined The NCS?
Having once been a student at The NCS myself, I wanted to come back and give the same experience I had to current students. To create a love of Mathematics that my teachers (some of whom are still here) gave me. The lessons here are challenging and aim to push students outside their comfort zone, even beyond the A-level syllabus. This was my favourite aspect of The NCS as a student and it still is now, which is why I chose to teach here.
MSci in Mathematics – Imperial College London
Why I Joined The NCS?
I wanted to teach in an environment where I could talk to students about my passion for mathematics. The NCS provides a supportive environment so that students are able to explore their academic interests within and beyond the curriculum.
MMath (Hons) Mathematics – The University of Nottingham
Why I Joined The NCS
I wanted to work somewhere that specialised in A-Level teaching, with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for students, in the state sector, giving students the opportunities to go on to the best universities and prestigious school-leaver programmes in the UK and around the world.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Philosophy – University of Bristol
Why I Joined The NCS?
I believe in equality of opportunity. I also believe that education is the most significant influence in creating opportunities for young people. I am therefore extremely excited at the prospect of working at NCS and being part of a group of teachers who have extremely high expectations and aspirations for the young people of Newham. The NCS will be a hotbed for innovative teaching and I look forward to be able to use the state of the art facilities to develop an outstanding environment for learning. My vision, which resonates with the NCS’s, is for students to become resilient and self-confident young adults who after spending two years at the NCS will leave as curious, independent and dedicated scholars.
MA Arabic and Mathematics (Hons), The University of St Andrews
Why I Joined The NCS?
I believe that every student has the potential to achieve and succeed at the highest levels in school and their career, irrespective of their background. I joined The NCS because the staff and students share this belief, and studying at The NCS provides students with opportunities and experiences that will enable them to make a positive contribution to society in their future careers.
MSc in Mathematics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Why I Joined The NCS?
I joined The NCS in August 2023. With a dedicated and passionate team of educators, colleagues provide valuable support and guidance and create a positive and enriching work environment.
Furthermore, students at The NCS are highly motivated in their education. Working with students who are eager to learn can create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment which I appreciate and enjoy the most.
Studied at the London School of Economics (Undergraduate)
Why I Joined The NCS?
I joined The NCS because it is a school that challenges students to reach their potential. Students are taught through a rigorous curriculum, allowing them to develop as well rounded and critical thinkers. The NCS provides a number of opportunities for students to increase their social and cultural capital, as well as enrichment opportunities, preparing them for life beyond education. The NCS style of teaching and thinking ensures that students are tested beyond the limits of the national curriculum, and equips students will the skills needed to succeed in their lives.
English Literature BA (Hons) – Royal Holloway, University of London
Why I Joined The NCS?
As a passionate and experienced teacher, I knew from my first visit that the NCS was an institution that could inspire and change lives. The supportive ethos combined with academic challenge and excellence is reminiscent of my own teaching style; the opportunity to educate young people in such an environment was one that I simply couldn’t resist. I was, and still am, highly excited at the prospect of working alongside dedicated and talented academics – students and staff – in an innovative and progressive learning environment.
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature – Kings College London
Why I Joined The NCS?
The NCS represents an extremely exciting and unique opportunity for both staff and students. At the heart of my decision to join is a shared belief in the Collegiate’s vision; that Newham’s brightest students deserve equal opportunity to achieve their chosen future pathways and make an impact on society.
I am looking forward to working with outstanding, enthusiastic practitioners and motivated students towards achieving our shared aspirations of academic and extra-curricular excellence.
2:1 Bsc Geography – Newcastle University
Why I Joined The NCS?
The NCS provides opportunities for success and an environment that allows students to master their chosen A Levels. I am passionate and excited to work with students to help them achieve their goals through lessons which are academic, enriching and challenging. These lesson qualities ensure all students attain the best they can and pursue further education in outstanding universities and apprenticeships. The NCS has rightly gained a reputation for high quality learning and I love to work with hard working, dedicated students. I look forward to sharing my love of Geography with classes and tackling content that is some of the most important and pressing issues our Earth currently faces. I believe our backgrounds as individuals should not limit opportunities for success and people should be given the chance to meet their full potential – this is possible at the NCS.
BA (Hons) History – University of Oxford
Why I Joined The NCS?
Students at the NCS are grounded in the practice of meeting high expectations and in turn it has led to life-changing results. As someone who has come from a similar background to a lot of these students, I know first-hand what it means to have an educational track record that you are proud of and can use to bring more meaning to your life. NCS builds an environment where students are encouraged to work hard, challenge, be resilient, but also have a sense of humility in their actions. The staff are dedicated to providing a holistic education for our young people and giving them to the tools to not only thrive in academic settings but the wider world of work/society.
MPhil Sociology – University of Cambridge
Why I Joined The NCS?
I joined the NCS because of the commitment to high standards, academic rigueur and improving the lives of students from less privileged backgrounds. The school has a brilliant culture and I have particularly loved working in the History and Politics department.
MPhil Modern Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford
Why I Joined The NCS?
The NCS has a commitment not just to academic excellence but also to creating the leaders of tomorrow. Everything at the NCS is fine-tuned and geared towards maximizing student potential. More than this, there is a genuine commitment to the power of our subjects to change the world. Teachers and students are encouraged to foster mastery in their disciplines and explore questions and research outside the curriculum. It is an environment of high expectations and a real engine of social mobility.
Bachelor of Sciences (Honors), Psychology – UCL
Why I Joined The NCS?
During my final year of University at UCL, I volunteered as an Academic Mentor at the NCS. After such an insightful experience mentoring the students and working with the staff here at the NCS, I decided to join the NCS myself to teach Psychology and share my passion for the subject. The NCS stood out for me as it not only provides students with the tools and resources for students to reach their academic potentials, but it also provides students with high quality enrichment programmes preparing our students for university and future careers. My own experience of living and studying in Newham, meant that I knew the boundless potential that students living in Newham have and the impact a single teacher can have on a student’s achievements. Most importantly, I joined the NCS due to my shared vision with the NCS to challenge our students in pursing outstanding universities and its commitment to high quality teaching and learning.
BSc (Hons) Psychology – University of Bristol
Why I Joined The NCS?
The NCS ticks all the right boxes: it is academic, it is somewhere that hard work is rewarded, and it is somewhere that all students are given the opportunity to build an amazing, high-flying future. A strong work ethic is actively and strategically nurtured from day 1 here, and the staff body is made up of incredible individuals who work wonderfully as a team.
Most of my career has required me to split my attention between leading a science department, teaching biology, chemistry and physics across KS3 and 4, and teaching KS5 Psychology. It has been a pleasure to work with such a variety of students in different contexts, but I’m ready now to focus on the most profoundly interesting subject – psychology – at a higher level, with the some of the most driven students around.
BA (HONS) Philosophy & Theology – Oxford University
Why I Joined NCS?
I joined the NCS because I believe passionately in social mobility – social disadvantage should not be a barrier to achieving the highest academic and professional standard. I also joined the NCS because teaching PRE to a predominantly religious cohort is a really rewarding and exciting experience – we have incredible discussions in class and my students always have such thought-provoking perspectives. The students also set themselves the highest goals and are incredibly hard working – and I wanted to work at a school were the students routinely impressed me by their excellence. I also knew how incredible the NCS’ teachers were, and I wanted to work in an environment surrounded by excellence and dedication, so that I can become the best teacher I can be.
BA (Hons) Religion and Ethics
Why I Joined NCS?
My learning and teaching career has been in the top institutions. I studied at Woodford County High School, trained at the Institute of Education and have taught at Seven Kings High School and Kings’ College London. To be the best you need to surround yourself with those that are the best – this is the most effective and enjoyable way to improve yourself and your life on every level. NCS will provide the perfect setting to do this.
We are always on the look out for highly ambitious and talented teachers who share our philosophy on education and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people. We believe firmly in the transformative power of education and are keen to meet potential colleagues who want to be involved directly in the creation of something quite unique and special.
If after reading our website you feel you could help us achieve our vision then we would really like to hear from you. If you have an idea that you think we have missed and you wanted to share it with us please do as we said we are always looking to improve and get better at our core business which is learning and teaching. If the work of the NCS appeals to you, why not come to visit and get first hand experience of what we are doing and how you might contribute. We look forward to hearing from you.