Melanie joined BSB as Principal in 2016. She brings a high level of leadership expertise and experience to the role, honed during her time as a UK National Leader of Education, a secondment to PricewaterhouseCooper. She has been a school leader for over 20 years and more recently as CEO of a group of seven schools. She also has extensive international experience in teacher training and development.
It’s the ‘hearts and minds’ aspect of working in education that really excites Melanie, including unpicking the culture of successful workplaces and organisations, establishing a value-centred approach to school leadership, and exploring the power of working in a truly collaborative manner.
Neil joined BSB as Vice-Principal and Head of Primary in August 2017. He has considerable classroom and leadership expertise developed over 24 years in the UK and in international contexts. Before joining BSB, Neil held the role of Vice-Principal in a large international school in Hong Kong and then as a Headteacher of a primary school in the UK.
After visiting BSB for an interview, Neil says he knew “instantly” that this was the school for him and his family. A proud Early Years specialist underneath the suit, he counts the time he spends engaging directly with children as the best part of his day.
James arrived at BSB in 2019 and worked as Assistant Head and then Deputy Head with Responsibility for Care, Guidance and Support across the Secondary School. Prior to joining BSB, James developed a broad experience of leadership in schools in the UK, including a period of time as Head of Secondary. A History teacher by training, James graduated from Portsmouth University before achieving his PGCE from The University of the West of England. He is currently studying for his MA in Education focusing on Pastoral Care.
James loves the vibrant atmosphere of our international school and prioritises ensuring all students have sense of belonging.
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