Co-Principal / DDSL

John Dalton graduated in Biochemistry from Queen Mary College, London University and has 30 years’ teaching experience.  

As a member of the Royal Society of Biology, Mr Dalton is a chartered biologist, and a Fellow of the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning. He is also a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies with a keen interest in geopolitics. His biological interests include experimental biology, genetics and evolutionary science and he has an extensive knowledge of natural history, especially the biology of insects. Mr Dalton runs the medical programme and keeps up-to-date with major developments in cell and molecular biology as well as immunology and microbiology. Mr Dalton has a very specific interest in how AI is impacting structural biology, in particular the determination of protein structure.

He is particularly interested in memory skills in relation to the teaching of science and has taught memory and revision skills at many leading independent schools. Mr Dalton previously edited Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, one of the world’s most prestigious medical journals and has worked with leading scientists, such as Professor G.V.R. Born, FRS. He has published a number of books and hundreds of articles on science and business and heads the Leadership Team for A Levels and GCSE at the College.

Mr Dalton is a member of the Worshipful Company of Educators and is a keen advocate of teaching students leadership and confidence skills.