Matthew previously taught and led in world class schools in Dubai and the UK. He is proud to have a diverse range of experiences working as a teacher, head of maths and English, principal, inspector and teacher trainer. Matthew qualified as a teacher in the UK after studying sports science. His interest in school growth led him to gain a National Professional Qualification for Headship.
Matthew’s priority is to ensure the highest quality standards for children, both educationally and holistically, in a happy and safe environment. In addition to this, it is important to him that the environment and culture is one of growth and respect, where voice and opinions are valued, and where a happy and professional environment for staff, students and parents underpins the success of standards.
Matthew believes this is a time of great possibility and teachers are doing extraordinary things. As teaching and learning is the core purpose of any school, it is his belief that creativity should be harnessed and teachers and students should be enabled, feeling free to work collaboratively to innovate and shape schools around what they believe to be an education, where children flourish, making powerful connections between learning and its bigger cause – building the best future for us all. Matthew is a passionate teacher and leader and likes to lead through his actions. Trust, integrity and collaboration are key to his practice and he believes that curiosity drives innovation.