TEACHERS & STAFF

Deborah Spencer

Assistant Head of Primary
Deborah-Spencer

LLB, PGCE

Deborah studied Law at Leeds Metropolitan University before traveling overseas from the UK. Her first teaching experience was at a British school in Malawi, Africa, which prompted her to return to Leeds Metropolitan University to complete a PGCE. She worked in the UK for 3 years, then in Egypt for 2 years, and then in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for 8 years. During this time, she became a Head of Year and developed her leadership skills. She also completed a PGC in Numeracy at Teeside University and then taught for 6 years at Nord Anglia’s BIS HCMC, Vietnam as a Year 5 and then Year 6 leader.

Deborah joined BSB Shunyi in 2020 as the Assistant Head of Primary and also has had many opportunities to develop professionally through Nord Anglia University.

Having lived internationally for the last 16 years and thoroughly enjoying travelling, Deborah loves exploring new countries and finding out about different cultures. Her eldest son is studying in the UK and her youngest son is studying in the BSB secondary school.

deborah.cave@britishschool.org.cn