At a Glance
Professional Background and Education
Perryfields High School, Oldbury
I studied for my GCSEs here at Perryfields High. I loved school.
King Edward VI Five Ways School, Birmingham
I studied for My A Levels here.
Westminster College, Oxford
I read Theology here at Westminster College. The Bodleian Library is still one of my favourite places in the world.
University of Birmingham
I studied for my PGCE back home in Birmingham. I loved my subject and wanted to share my passion.
Lordswood Girls' School, Birmingham
PGCE placement 1. I thought I had the best job in the world!
Shenley Court School, Birmingham
PGCE placement 2
Hall Cross School, Doncaster
My first job as an NQT, I taught RS and English. Not an easy task in South Yorkshire!
The King's School, Grantham
My first leadership role where I was promoted to Head of Department. I taught Religious Studies and Philosophy and was also CPSHE Coordinator.
University of Bristol
I returned to university to study for a Master's in Education. It was here that I discovered a Growth Mindset.
The Crypt School, Gloucester
My last job in a secondary school. I was founding Head of Psychology and I also taught Personal Development.
Linden Primary School, Gloucester
My first full-time primary teaching position. I tool on a Y6 class as a maternity cover and rediscovered my love for teaching. It wasn't easy - it was like being an NQT again!
Four Swannes Primary School, Waltham Cross
My last job in the UK. I taught Y4 and was SENCo, INCo. I was still interested in different cultures and traditions so made the decision to leave for an international post.
Muscat International School, Muscat
My first international post in an amazing country. Unfortunately, the job I was offered at interview didn't exist, so I left after a year.
The British International School, Shanghai, Puxi Campus
Things worked out better in Shanghai! The beginning of my career with Nord Anglia Education, and I spent 6 years here undertaking various roles from SENCo to Assistant Head.
Nord Anglia International School, Al Khor
The Middle East beckoned once again and I moved to Qatar to be a Deputy Head.
The British International School, Shanghai, Puxi Campus
I was asked to return to Shanghai, this time for my dream job as Head of Primary. I really do have the best job in the world!
University College London
After completing various leadership courses, I decided to undertake my NPQH.
My new role
For the second time in recent years, I am about to embark on my dream job in August 2022. I really do have the best job in the world!
"You are always a student, never a master. You have to keep moving forward."