Romain Pourre

Romain joined Thomas’s in 2022, subsequently serving as Head of Ancient & Modern Foreign Languages at Thomas’s Senior School Battersea and Teaching and Learning Lead at Thomas’s Putney Vale. Most recently, he led and shaped Thomas’s inaugural Sixth Form provision for the 2025–26 academic year. In his role, Romain helps drive the school’s vision by […]

Andrew Norton

A graduate of the University of Exeter, Andrew studied Sport and Exercise Science before completing a PGCE, setting the foundation for a career dedicated to both academic excellence and student wellbeing. With extensive experience in pastoral and academic leadership across both the private and state sectors, he is committed to ensuring that every student feels […]

Connie Bennett

Connie holds a BA from Cambridge and PGCE in secondary English. She was head of the Upper School at Godstowe Prep before joining Thomas’s Battersea, where she held the position of Head of Year 8 and subject leader. Connie has a passion for all things pastoral and has extensive experience in education and support for […]

Laura Cottrell

With over a decade of experience in admissions, marketing, communications and development in London schools including Latymer Upper and King’s College Wimbledon, Laura is passionate about delivering an excellent admissions process for the new Thomas’s College community. Educated at Alleyn’s, she holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Manchester Metropolitan University. Prior to working in the […]

Hayley Silvester

Hayley studied English Literature and History BA (Hons) at Trevelyan College, Durham, relishing the interdisciplinary links of the subjects by examining the works of William Blake within the context of the French Revolution for her First Class dissertation. This was followed by a Masters in English Literature from 1850 to the Present Day from King’s […]

James Ralphs

James joined Thomas’s College as Director of Boarding and is currently covering Head of Pastoral Care (DSL). With 11 years’ experience of boarding schools, including serving as Director of Sixth Form at Bryanston School, James is passionate about the unique experiences boarding provides. He believes it allows pupils to enrich their education, build lifelong friendships […]

Ash Vargas

Ash  joined Thomas’s College from Fulham School where he was Deputy Head Pastoral and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Prior to this, he spent ten years at St John’s School, Leatherhead, where he held several key roles including Head of Boarding, Boarding Housemaster and Head of Spanish. Ash teaches Spanish and French and also speaks Portuguese. He […]