Sixth Form Teaching Team
Mr J Bacchi-Andreoli
Head of Art
Mr Bacchi-Andreoli graduated from Goldsmiths' College with a BA in Fine Art and Contemporary Critical Theory, after completing a Foundation at Camberwell College of Art, followed by an MA in Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art. He worked as an artist based in London and curated various exhibitions, including a collaboration with the Arts Council. His interest in teaching was confirmed after running workshops in the Education Department of the Serpentine Gallery. After completing his PCGE at the Institute of Education, he taught Art at Reed's School, Surrey, where he also set up History of Art at A-Level. He has worked at several schools in and around London as Head of Art and History of Art.
Away from teaching, he continues to work at his studio in Waterloo. He also has a strong interest in cooking and all things Italian, due to his heritage.
Find out more about Art and Design A Level here, and History of Art A Level here.
Mr O Bell
Head of Politics and Head of Year 13
Mr Bell graduated with a BA in War Studies from King’s College London University in 2002. He was previously a History teacher and boarding house tutor at Hurstpierpoint College, West Sussex.
Mr Bell has been a professional hockey coach for the last fifteen years, most recently with Brighton and Hove HC in the East Conference, and is currently a centrally contracted coach with England Hockey. His playing career has included both junior international and national league honours.
Find out more about Politics A Level here.
Mr H Carey
Acting Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Mr Carey studied at Bristol University where he obtained a BA in Modern Languages (French and Spanish). Prior to joining West London Free School, he taught in a number of London schools and has also spent time teaching in Ethiopia.
Away from work, Mr Carey enjoys contemporary art, cooking and film. He also plays rugby and tennis.
Find out more about French A Level here and Spanish A Level here.
Ms N Crook
Head of Classics
Miss Crook graduated with a BA in Classics from the University of Oxford, having focused during her degree on the extensive literature and history of the Greek and Roman civilisations. She particularly loves sharing her enthusiasm for Roman love poetry, in particular the works of Ovid, which often appear on the A level specification.
n.crook@wlfs.org
Find out more about Latin A Level here and Classical Civilisation A Level here.
Ms R Fonseka
Head of Biology
Mrs Fonseka graduated from the University of Warwick with a BSc in Bio-Medical Science. Mrs Fonseka has worked with charities in Zimbabwe teaching Mathematics and English to orphaned children.
Mrs Fonseka's passion for science stems from her school days where she enjoyed the variety of her science lessons, and the opportunities to explore new ideas. She teaches science classes which encourage self-confidence, inquisitiveness and independent thinking.
Away from teaching, Mrs Fonseka enjoys travelling and aims to visit a new country each year.
Find out more about Biology A Level here.
Mr A Hatton
Head of Chemistry
Mr Hatton graduated from the University of Leeds with a BSc in Environmental Chemistry and an MSc in Environmental Geochemistry, after which he pursued a career in management and training for twelve years, before making the switch to teaching via the Schools Direct training programme.
As an earth scientist, he has a passion for the natural world and the outdoors, taking particular interest in environmental issues.
Outside of school, Mr Hatton enjoys the cultural highlights that London has to offer. He has also been involved in a variety of sports, including canoeing, fencing, cycling and even competed in his university's sailing team.
Find out more about Chemistry A Level here.
Mr S Hind
Head of Geography and Outdoor Education Coordinator
Mr Hind graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in Geography. Prior to joining WLFS he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in London. He completed his PGCE in Secondary Geography at the Institute of Education (UCL).
Mr Hind loves to travel, first discovering the rewards of teaching while working on a voluntary basis at a school in Tamil Nadu, India. A keen cyclist and runner, Mr Hind also enjoys playing golf, trying desperately to cling on to a single-figure handicap.
Find out more about Geography A Level here.
Miss A Hughes
Head of Divinity
Miss Hughes graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Theology and Religious Studies. She then taught for two years at a school in Birmingham, where she completed the Teach First programme before moving to London. Her interest in religion, passion and engagement with the subject has helped established Religious Studies as a very popular subject. In her spare time, Miss Hughes enjoys going to the theatre and keeping fit.
Find out more about Religious Studies A Level here.
Ms D Murphy
Head of Economics and Head of Year 12
Ms Murphy graduated from the University of Leicester with a BA in Economics. Following the completion of her degree she worked as a Market Analyst in the Financial Services Market, analysing economic, market and competitor data. Having always had an interest in education and the importance of effective learning, she decided to pursue her ambition of becoming a teacher and began a PGCE course in Economics Education at Staffordshire University. On completion of this course she worked in a large sixth form college in Staffordshire and was appointed as course leader within the department. Ms Murphy joined the Sixth Form team in September 2017 and has helped to build the reputation of the department so that Economics A level is now one of the most popular options. Ms Murphy provides pastoral support to Year 12 students and is very experienced in helping manage the transition to Sixth Form study.
Find out more about Economics A Level here.
Ms J O'Shea
Head of Science
Ms O’Shea graduated from the University of Limerick in Ireland where she holds a BA Hons in Physics and Chemistry with concurrent Teacher Education. Before joining the West London Free School, Miss O’Shea taught Physics at two outstanding South London state schools for two years and four years respectively, as well as spending time travelling Australia. Miss O’Shea has taught all three sciences and was Deputy Head of Year 11, responsible for organising and supporting a huge range of pupils through their GCSEs.
Find out more about Physics A Level here.
Ms R Oxtoby
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Coordinator
Ms Oxtoby graduated from University of Oxford with a degree in English Language and Literature, having specialised in Old and Middle English and Philology. She remained at the university to complete her PGCE and then went on to work at Holland Park School, teaching English to students aged 11-18. Ms Oxtoby leads the EPQ programme as well as teaching English Literature.
Mrs A Qureshi
Head of Psychology
Mrs Qureshi graduated from Roehampton University with a BSc in Psychology, before obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Child Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. Mrs Qureshi has followed her passion to help students grow and understand themselves better through studying Psychology, also enabling them to make more informed decisions. Mrs Qureshi gained a PGCE in Psychology and has been an AQA A Level examiner for the past 4 years.
Find out more about Psychology A Level here.
Mr N Revie
Head of Maths
Mr Revie graduated from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, with a degree in Mathematics. After spending two years doing voluntary work in Hungary, he returned to obtain his PGCE from the University of Strathclyde. He taught in Glasgow for two years, before moving to London where he has been teaching since 2000 in a variety of middle and senior leadership posts.
For the past eight years, he has been Deputy Headteacher at St Andrew's, Croydon, with particular responsibility for behaviour and pastoral care. A keen carpenter, he likes to have a project or two on the go around the house or in the workshop.
Find out more about Mathematics A level here and Further Mathematics A Level here.
Dr D Robinson
Head of English
Dr Robinson completed his MA and PhD in Applied Linguistics at the University of Birmingham. He has also completed an MA in Fine Art at the University of the Creative Arts. He has taught English and Art for five years in various contexts including a Kenyan shanty town and as a lecturer and mentor at the University of Birmingham.
He has an active research profile and recently published work in the Journal of Language and Politics. In his spare time he enjoys travelling, reading, cycling and drawing.
Find out more about English Literature A Level here.
Mr R Selth
Head of History
Mr Selth was born and grew up in Canberra, Australia. He studied History and Classics at the Australian National University before proceeding to a Master’s in Classics at the University of Oxford. Prior to joining the West London Free School, he worked as a teacher of History, Classics, and Grammar at Pimlico Academy. He is a strong believer in the power of an academically rigorous and knowledge rich history curriculum for students of all abilities and backgrounds.
Mr Selth is passionate about debating, drama, and writes in his spare time.
Find out more about Modern History A Level here
Mr E Watkins
Director of Music
Mr Watkins studied music at Keble College, Oxford, where he was the Organ Scholar, before completing his teacher training at Cambridge, where he was the Assistant Organist at Queens' College.
Mr Watkins is Assistant Director of Voice Chamber Choir, Director of Music at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and has recently founded Inner Voices, an inner-London state school choir under the Director of Music at Eton College. In November 2011, he was appointed to the Monitoring Board of the new National Plan for Music Education. Beyond the world of music education, Mr Watkins' interests include politics and distance running.
Find out more about Music A Level here.