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Mr. Chris McDermott
Principal / CEO
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Bachelor of Education (Hons) in English Literature, Wolfson College, Cambridge University
Master of Arts in the Teaching of English Language and Literature, London University
Master of Business Administration in Educational Leadership, Hull University
Diploma in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, Royal Society of Arts
Awards - National Leader of Education, National College for School Leadership
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Christopher began life as a teacher of English Language and Literature at Northampton School for Boys, before leaving the country to live and work in Sweden as a teacher of English as Foreign Language and work as a semi-professional actor. Since returning to England Chris has worked in secondary and primary schools; this experience includes twenty years as a part-teacher of secondary school English, and over 15 years as a successful primary school headteacher.
Christopher was also achieved the status of National Leader of Education, a status awarded by the National College for School Leadership. His school in Harrow, London was chosen to be the Knowledge Centre for Leadership and Succession Planning for Harrow Educational Authority.
Chris has also worked as Recruitment Strategy Manager for Harrow Council. He has written and delivered training programmes in leadership which he has delivered in Harrow and Cambridge (England) as well as Bangalore (India) and Nairobi (Kenya).
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Mrs. Rachel Higgins
School Improvement Leader
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BSc (Hons) Experimental Psychology, Sussex University
QTS, Brunel University College
National Professional Qualification for Headship
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Began teaching in Feltham Junior School, UK in 1996, Maths co-ordinator and Year 3 teacher.
Stanley Junior School, Teddington, UK (1998-2003) Maths and Assessment Co-ordinator and Year 6 teacher. Teacher Governor and on Senior Management Team.
Jumeirah Primary School, Dubai (2003 - present) Head of Year 2, Head of Year 4, Vice Principal KS2, currently Deputy Head.
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