Meet our Sixth Form Team

Mr Hemal Pandya (Assistant Headteacher – Head of Sixth Form)

Hemal completed his undergraduate degree at De Montfort University, achieving a BA (Hons) in History and Politics, prior to this he grew up in Kenton attending Harrow High School and then Harrow Weald College.

Following university, Hemal returned to Harrow and took on the role of Learning Support Assistant at Canons High School, this confirmed his passion for teaching. After achieving a PGCE at Middlesex University, Hemal began his teaching career at Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School in Hertfordshire. During his 11 years at Bishop’s Hatfield Girls School, Hemal held multiple roles which included; Head of History, Head of Key Stage Four and Assistant Headteacher. In 2020 Hemal was nominated for the Oxford Inspirational Teacher award. Whilst holding the position of Assistant Headteacher, Hemal worked closely with GCSE and A Level cohort to ensure that they were supported to meet the challenges of exams. He worked with colleagues to implement teaching and learning developments that met the needs of all students, these included developing academic intervention systems, monitoring assessment and designing approaches to stretch the most able.

Away from school Hemal plays football and cycles. Hemal and his family live in Harrow; he is thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to his local community by ensuring that all students at Pinner High School are inspired to learn and achieve their very best.

Miss Victoria Bruck (Assistant Head of Sixth Form)

Victoria studied Medicine at Keele University. She graduated with a BSc in Applied Medical Science after deciding to leave medical school to pursue a career in teaching. After working as a Teaching Assistant for a year at Pinner High School, she completed her teacher training with Hillingdon SCITT whilst gaining a PGCE from Brunel University.

In addition to overseeing our Sixth Form students’ academic and personal development, Victoria coordinates our extremely popular Medics Society programme.

Ms Rebecca Nelson (Head of Year 12 and Year 13)

Rebecca attended the University of York where she graduated with a BA in History and a MA in Modern history; specialising in transnational history and contemporary international politics.

After graduating, Rebecca joined Wembley High Technology College as the Year Leader for Year 13 where she played an integral part in the functioning of one of the country’s most successful sixth forms. After one year, Rebecca moved into the position of History teacher, and completed a PGCE through Ark Teacher training scheme and Goldsmiths University of London. After three years in this position, Rebecca was thrilled to join Pinner High School in September 2021.

In addition to teaching history, Rebecca is excited to assist Sixth Form students through such a transitional turning point in their lives; bridging the gap between the highly structured educational world they are accustomed to, preparing them for the independence that they shall encounter in their next chosen stages and supporting them in accomplishing their aspirations.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys playing strategic board games, cooking and reading. She also enjoys travelling – particularly to places with beautiful coral reefs for snorkeling – in order to explore different foods, cultures and, of course, to find out more about the local history.

Mrs Janet Herson (Sixth Form Academic Mentor)

Janet attended the University of Westminster where she graduated with a BA with Honours in History with Psychology specialising in 20th century international history.

After graduating, Janet joined Nower Hill High School in Harrow to teach History and later to lead on firstly KS3 and later KS5 History. During her time at Nower Hill, Janet became a Year Co-ordinator leading year groups and year teams through from Year 7-11 before becoming Assistant Head of Sixth Form with overall responsibility for pastoral care in the sixth form for several years.

Janet retired from Nower Hill in 2020 and subsequently joined Pinner High to supervise key worker students during the pandemic and then in 2021 joined the newly-formed sixth form team taking on the role of 6th form Academic Mentor/Tutor.

Janet enjoys working with the sixth-form students and supporting them in making the transition from GCSE to A level studies, supporting the students with the acquisition of the study skills essential for success at A-level and beyond, and mentoring them through their A-level learning journeys to become skilled and independent students.

In her spare time, Janet enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoys travelling and has had the opportunity to enrich her historical knowledge and to learn about the people and cultures of the several different countries she has visited.

Mrs Sue Kabel (Careers Advisor and Sixth Form Administrator)

Sue has a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Edinburgh, and has had previous careers in scientific publishing and nature conservation. She has recently completed a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development, and is in a position to support students with the important decisions they will be making during their time in Sixth Form, as well as provide pastoral and admin support in the Sixth Form Office on Thursdays and Fridays. In her spare time, Sue enjoys walks in the countryside, reading and cycling.

Mrs Alison Welch (Sixth Form Administrator)

Alison enjoys her role in the day-to-day life of Pinner High Sixth Form, school by providing a wide range of administrative support to keep everything running as smoothly as possible, as well as supporting students pastorally.

Our Form Tutors

Maintaining Pinner High School’s culture of high expectations and achievement is dependent upon regular contact and support for our students. Each student in our Sixth Form will be part of a form group led by a Form Tutor. Our form tutor system has Year 12 and 13 in separate tutor groups. This enables form tutors to focus on area specific to each year group, for example UCAS and apprenticeships in Year 13. To offer maximum support to our students, Form Groups meets on a daily basis. In from time, students will be supported through an extensive provision of activities covering study skills, delivering PSHCE and exploring post-18 options.

Our programme of PCSHE and guest speakers will be carefully coordinated to ensure that the needs of our students, and the issues they are passionate about, are given priority. In PCSHE sessions students will deepen their knowledge and awareness of social, political and economic issues at both a local and global level. In addition to developing their understanding of how to stay safe and prioritise their wellbeing, Year 13 students will also learn essential survival skills that will serve them well for university and beyond. Yes, that does mean learning how to cook, manage your finances and do laundry,