Leadership team

Mr Blades joined Virtus College as Headteacher in August 2026, drawn by its distinctive focus on Years 12 and 13 and its highly personalised approach to Sixth Form education. He leads the college with an ambitious vision centred on academic excellence, character development and preparation for life beyond school.

At the heart of his approach are Virtus College’s core values of Discipline, Resilience, Integrity, Vision and Enthusiasm. With an average class size of six students, he believes that truly knowing each learner is fundamental to helping them achieve their potential, both academically and personally.

Mr Blades places particular emphasis on preparing students for university from the outset, combining ambitious academic targets with individual pathways, weekly mentoring and a broad Enrichment Programme. He is equally committed to fostering a strong sense of community, encouraging kindness, responsibility and service alongside academic achievement.

His vision is for every Virtus student to leave as a confident, independent and thoughtful young person, fully prepared for university and the opportunities beyond.

Mrs Sharoff read Law at the London School of Economics and brings over 15 years of experience in international education. She currently serves as Deputy Head Academic at Virtus College, where she teaches A-level Economics.

She is a Pearson examiner for Economics and a certified CAP (Counsellor Accreditation Programme) university guidance counsellor. Her previous experience includes teaching roles at Runnymede College, as well as running her own academic support centre. She holds a iPGCE from the TES Institute and is currently completing the NPQSL to further strengthen her leadership practice. She also serves as a board member of the Indian Women’s Charity Association in Madrid, supporting community initiatives and educational causes.

Ms Moreno studied Urban Planning at Cardiff University and joined Think Ahead Education in 2021, working across both Virtus College and Think Ahead Academy. She currently serves as Deputy Head Pastoral & Enrichment at Virtus College, where she teaches A-level Geography and leads the school’s Mentoring Programme.

She has been a Pearson examiner since 2023 for both Geography and Global Citizenship and is a certified UK Education Agent and Counsellor through the British Council. Her work across pastoral care, enrichment, mentoring and academic leadership reflects a strong commitment to supporting students’ personal development alongside their academic success. She holds an iPGCE from the University of Nottingham and an MA in Applied Educational Leadership from University College London (UCL), further strengthening her leadership practice. She also serves as a WomenEd Lead, bringing together women in education and supporting professional connection, development and leadership.