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HOW WE TEACH

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At NAS Dubai, we only hire the world’s best teachers to craft a personalised, international education for our students. And we know our methods work. Our results over the last eight years have shown that how we teach brings success.
ABOUT OUR TEACHERS: WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Teaching colleagues with global experience make a huge difference in the lives and education of students. When your child is taught by experienced, expert, international teachers, they’re inspired to do their best and achieve the top results.

 

Besides a world-beating educational experience, children learn best when they’re happy. At NAS Dubai, 96% of parents say their child is happy at school, forming friendships, experiencing new things and becoming driven, competitive global citizens. 

 
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  • MEET OUR TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

Matthew Farthing
Principal
With over 30 years’ experience as a school leader and teacher, the latter being in the international arena, Matthew joined Nord Anglia Education at the British International School Bratislava in 2013 before moving to NAS Dubai in August 2016.
Matthew Farthing, Principal
Matthew firmly believes in the importance of a rounded approach to education and developed the school enrichment programme with a strong focus on co-curricular activities, expeditions, international-mindedness and leadership. 

He took his first degree in English studying at Oriel College Oxford, followed by an MA in Language and Education at Leeds and a PGCE at The University of East Anglia. He holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Happily married with three grown-up children, Matthew is relishing his time as Principal at NAS Dubai.
 
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Tara Lambert
Head of Primary
After completing a degree in Psychology, Tara achieved her PGCE and then her Master’s in Education. She has taught in various schools across the globe and led learning across different age phases of different schools. With over 14 years’ teaching experience, including roles such as Advanced Skills Teacher, Head of Early Years, Assistant Headteacher and Primary Deputy Headteacher, Tara brings a wealth of knowledge to NAS Dubai. She also recently completed the Nord Anglia Senior Leadership Programme.
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Tara Lambert, Head of Primary

Tara believes in giving NAS Dubai students the skills they require to be lifelong learners. In today’s quickly evolving world, it’s paramount that children are not only filled with knowledge, but that they are supported to acquire the skills of being resilient, resourceful, reflective and to be able to solve problems independently and with others.

Tara has lived in Dubai for the past seven years with her husband and three children. She’s incredibly proud of all the accomplishments of NAS Dubai so far and is excited about what the future brings.

Thomas Douch
Head of Secondary

Throughout my teaching career, I have enjoyed a variety of roles and responsibilities. Having started my career in Cheshire, England, I held responsibilities of Head of Department, Head of House and Head of Year. The skills I acquired enabled me to obtain leadership positions at other schools, having previously been Head of Secondary in Qatar and Shanghai.

Thomas Douch, Head of Secondary

I was part of a leadership team that was recognised by the Department of Education (DFE) and the Secretary of State for Education with a ‘Character Award’, and this underpins my educational philosophy and something I strongly believe in. Most recently, I have been Head of Secondary at Compass International School, a Nord Anglia school in Doha, Qatar, and the British International School, Shanghai - Puxi. During my tenure, the school's exam results at both IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme have increased every year and achieved numerous highest mark commendations for several subjects. This trend has continued in the IB Diploma Programme, with the biggest increase seen at the 40+ points boundary achieved by students.

 

As regards professional development, I strive to be a role model for students and staff, and I have undertaken various qualifications to ensure my specialist knowledge in education and leadership is updated. I have a National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership from the Department for Education in England, I hold a PENTA Level 2 in International School Inspections, I am a qualified IB Administrator and I recently gained my Masters in International Education with King’s College London.

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"Our world-class teachers are hand-picked to help your child develop a lifelong love of learning and the determination to achieve."
INSPIRING TEACHERS
HOW WE TEACH
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TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT HOME

TEACHER-LED TECHNOLOGY

At NAS Dubai, technology is integrated into learning, enhancing teaching and opening up new learning opportunities in the classroom. Our innovative use of tech heightens student engagement, improving and accelerating learning in a natural, unintrusive way.

Our students are digital natives – so it makes sense to develop that aspect of their learning from an early age, teaching them to navigate online education and engagement through our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy and our unique NAE Global Campus programme that draws on the collective knowledge of more than 10,000 Nord Anglia educators worldwide. Our youngest students start to grasp the basics of digital learning through school-provided iPads.

Students engage with technological learning in our Makerspace (currently located within the Design Technology area, but will expand with extensions in 2022-23), experimenting with 3D printers, robotics, digital design tools, power tools, our recording studio for podcasts and a hydroponic space. Tech in the classroom includes interactive whiteboards and wireless broadcasting facilities. 

We believe that this tech integration encourages students to think creatively and embrace innovation, helping them to develop into confident 21st century problem-solvers.

 
HELPING OUR TEACHERS GROW

TEACHER QUALITY

Our teachers never stop learning, which opens up a world of opportunities for our students through the latest in world teaching methods. Using Nord Anglia University, our teachers join online training, share resources from global experts and learn from best practice. This means that every single teacher at NAS Dubai is at the cutting edge of their profession. 

Nord Anglia Education offers an Executive Master’s in International Education from Kings College London, one of the world's best universities. This degree provides our teachers with an in-depth understanding of school leadership in international settings. 

All of our IB Diploma Programme teachers are certified and trained by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) itself, so that they thoroughly understand the teaching approach, methodology and assessment procedures of the IBDP. This approach ensures our students' outstanding results year-on-year.  
 
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QUALITY ASSURANCE

TEACHING AND LEARNING STANDARDS

Our teaching standards are second to none. They are set by our dedicated Nord Anglia Education team in the UK, and quality assured by our Senior Leadership Team in Dubai, with ongoing reviews, self-assessments and professional development. This means our students are taught by dedicated, passionate teachers.

The Senior Academic Leadership team’s involvement includes regular peer observations and learning walks, that ensure continual refinement and optimisation of curriculum and teaching approach, which helps ensure our students reach their potential.

New teachers undertake a comprehensive induction programme to ensure they fully understand the expectations, policies and procedures at NAS Dubai, and build an awareness of what it means to be part of the Nord Anglia family.  

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JOIN OUR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AT NAS DUBAI!

WORKING WITH US

We only recruit the most passionate, empathetic and talented teachers. We shape young lives – and you can be part of it. If you’d like to join our thriving school community, have a look at our vacancies and get in touch today.
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU

An NAS Dubai learning experience is like no other. Our teachers ensure every student receives an exceptional education, preparing them for whatever path they choose to take in life.

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