Senior Leadership Team Archives - Dubai British School Jumeira Park

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Rebecca Coulter

Rebecca graduated from the University of Cambridge, serving as Head of Performing Arts in Southeast England before advancing into Sixth Form Leadership. As Director of Sixth Form with the Inspiration Trust, she rapidly enhanced Sixth Form provision, earning acclaim as one of the top performing Sixth Forms for progress in the UK. Since relocating to… Continue reading Rebecca Coulter

Nathan Sadler

Nathan graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a First-Class Honours degree in Primary Education, beginning his career as a Key Stage 2 teacher in the UK before relocating to Dubai in 2011. He has held a range of leadership positions, including senior leadership roles at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis, where he served as… Continue reading Nathan Sadler

Jen Cruickshank

Jen is an accomplished and influential educational leader with a proven track record of driving sustained school improvement and securing excellence across diverse contexts. With leadership experience spanning both private and state sectors, she is known for combining strategic precision with a deeply held moral purpose, consistently delivering strong outcomes for students and staff. She… Continue reading Jen Cruickshank

Laurie Joiner

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Laurie is an accomplished educational leader with a diverse background in design and a proven track record of success in primary education. With a Bachelor’s degree in Jewellery & Metal Design and a PGCE in Primary Education from the University of Dundee, Laurie’s academic foundation is complemented by certifications in leadership and coaching. Laurie taught… Continue reading Laurie Joiner

Russell Smart

Russell graduated from Westminster Institute of Education, Oxford, with a BA (Hons) in Primary Education, specialising in History. He began his educational career in 2003 in his hometown of Swindon, initially serving as a Key Stage 2 teacher and leading the integration of IT in the classroom. Russell’s passion for technology and history has shaped… Continue reading Russell Smart

Emran Kashem

Susan Marshall

Nadine Darazi

Nadine’s journey in the field of education has been both diverse and impactful. Graduating from Saint-Joseph University in Lebanon with a master’s degree in Arabic literature in 2002, she started out as a primary and secondary teacher for six years before venturing into new challenges in Dubai. Throughout her nine years of teaching in Dubai,… Continue reading Nadine Darazi

Rose Akachi