Meet Our Qualified Teachers

I have always found my greatest sustenance in the pursuit of learning. To me, study is not a chore but a noble calling, and helping a scholar achieve their ultimate potential is my pride and my joy. I affectionately refer to myself as an Academic Personal Trainer. Just as a physical trainer demands precision and grit to transform the body, I demand a clinical focus to transform the mind.

With nearly twenty years of experience in international education and institutional leadership, my career has been dedicated to the mastery of literacy and the architecture of digital pedagogy. My academic foundations were laid at the University of Cambridge, where I earned my BA and MA. I then completed my PGCE via the Teach First Programme in Secondary English, a journey that solidified my commitment to educational equity and high impact leadership in the British sector. Following this, I earned a Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame in the United States. These credentials are the forensic proof of the rigour I bring to every Instructional Cell.

Throughout my career in Spain, the United Stated, Germany and within British Boarding Mainstream and Independent schools, I witnessed a heartbreaking pattern. In both elite and impoverished settings, I saw children being failed, neglected, and traumatised by systems that have lost their way. I have seen the bullying and the academic neglect that leaves potential withered.

Things do not have to be this way.

From the comfort of your own home, we provide a specialised, individualised Academic Triage. We eliminate the dead time and the systemic friction found in mainstream and independent institutions alike. In my final institutional role as Whole School Literac Lead, I refined the expertise required to wage war against the modern mental health pandemic. COVID-19 did not create these problems; it merely revealed the rot that was already there.

Passion Education exists to triage these wounds and effect lasting change. We do not just teach; we engineer success. We provide the architectural scaffold for a learned and purposeful life.

Join one of our small group (Max 8) Cells now and reclaim your scholar’s future.

With over twenty years of experience in secondary and post 16 education, Nital Patel is a highly accomplished Art and Design specialist with a proven track record of academic excellence, strategic leadership, and scholar transformation. She holds a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), an NPQSL, and a PGCE in Secondary Design and Technology, having taught and led within some of London’s most prominent academic environments. 

Nital has held senior academic roles, including Senior Vice Principal at Ernest Bevin Academy, where she was responsible for the Quality of Education and played a pivotal role in moving the school to an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’. Her expertise spans Key Stages 3 to 5, with a particular mastery of iGCSE and A Level Art.

Beyond her technical and creative proficiency, Nital is a distinguished facilitator and consultant for the Princes Teaching Institute and Ambition Institute. She brings a wealth of pedagogical rigour to her work, specifically in developing instructional coaching frameworks and tailored CPD that empower staff to refine their craft. Frequently described by colleagues as 'Doug Lemov with compassion', she possesses a unique passion for ensuring that every scholar, regardless of their starting point, receives a high quality education and remains focused on the pursuit of academic excellence. 

Matthew serves as the Academy’s Head of Safeguarding. Holding the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL), Matthew brings a High Seniority approach to both pastoral security and academic instruction. His career is defined by a commitment to the APEX Framework, ensuring that every scholar operates within a safe, rigorously monitored, and intellectually ambitious environment.

As a master of Surgical Instruction across four distinct disciplines, Matthew provides scholars with an elite foundation in iGCSE Geography and a comprehensive linguistic suite including French, Spanish, and German. His pedagogical approach focuses on Mastery and Diagnostic Feedback, moving scholars beyond simple fluency toward a forensic understanding of global systems and cultural nuances.

In his capacity as Head of Safeguarding, Matthew ensures that the Academy’s 8 Max environment remains a sanctuary for academic growth, applying a clinical level of oversight to scholar welfare and institutional compliance. His leadership ensures that the Academy’s values of integrity and professional excellence are woven into the fabric of every academic trajectory.

With over 15 years of experience in secondary and post 16 education, Josie Wright is a highly accomplished English specialist with a proven track record of academic excellence, leadership, and student transformation. She holds a PGCE in English with Drama and a BA (Hons) in English and Drama, and has taught across a wide range of leading schools and colleges in the UK.

Josie has held senior academic roles, including Co Head of Year 8 at Kingsdale Foundation School, where she was responsible for pastoral leadership, academic progress, and curriculum development across a large cohort. Her experience spans Key Stages 3 to 5, with particular expertise in GCSE English Language and Literature, as well as Media and Drama.

Known for her ability to engage and inspire, Josie has worked extensively with students of all abilities, including those who are disengaged or require additional support. Her background as a liaison teacher and her work with diverse communities reflect a deep commitment to inclusive education and personalised learning. She has also contributed to curriculum design, written school policies, and led innovative creative projects, including award winning student work.

Camilla is a highly accomplished science educator with six years of experience across mainstream, independent, and specialist alternative provision sectors. She holds a BSc in Forensic Science from the University of Kent and a PGCE in Secondary Chemistry from Kingston University.

Her unique background in forensic science brings a clinical and diagnostic edge to her pedagogy. Within the APEX Framework, she specialises in identifying the exact forensic failure points in a student’s understanding of complex scientific phenomena. By moving beyond rote memorisation, she ensures that students develop the mastery required for Pearson Edexcel iGCSE excellence.

As a practitioner within our 8 Max small groups, Camilla excels at performing surgical interventions on student logic and experimental analysis. Her approach ensures that Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are not merely accessible but are mastered with the sophistication required for a top tier academic trajectory.

Her extensive experience with diverse learning needs ensures that every student, regardless of their starting point, is supported with the clinical precision necessary for scholarship.