Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Interests
Recent Training
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Hannah Jeffs

Hannah Jeffs

Bangkok

Summary

Inspirational and values driven leader with proven track record in fostering academic excellence whilst nurturing positive school cultures. Skilled in curriculum and staff development, with focus on collaborative and inclusive education. Committed to driving student success, creating schools that are happy and welcoming places to learn.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of Junior School

Wellington College Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok
08.2020 - 07.2026
  • Leading a thriving and growing Junior School – inclusive of Pre-Nursery through to Year 6 (current Junior School population is 700 students, and around 150 staff).
  • Developing and leading on a positive ethos and culture throughout, ensuring that every child is not only successful in their personal learning journey, but is also happy, included, and loves coming to school.
  • Supported teachers to develop an engaging and innovative curriculum, promoting holistic learning opportunities for all students.
  • Working alongside colleagues in the College Leadership Team to create and deliver on a strategic vision for the whole College, ensuring the journey of every child is seamless as they move through our school.
  • Cultivated trusting relationships with families in our diverse international community, facilitating their understanding of teaching pedagogies to maximise their child's learning potential.
  • Established a clear leadership framework to support school growth and development.
  • Being the DSL for the College – placing the safeguarding of both children and adults at the heart of everything we do.
  • Enhanced reputation of Wellington in Bangkok from its early stages, establishing it as a respected institution within the community.

Key Achievements

-Leading the reputation and growth of the school from a 2 to 4-form entry throughout.

-Developing the school ethos and community, strengthening relationships whilst providing clarity in systems and expectations.

-Working with my leadership team to advance curriculum and develop more effective and meaningful assessment processes.

-Designing and creating new learning spaces in which children can thrive.

Head of Junior School

Dulwich College Suzhou, China
Suzhou
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Led development of 4-form entry junior school within all-through college, enhancing educational experience for years 3 to 6.
  • Developed the culture and ethos of the school, ensuring all staff and students felt supported to achieve their full potential.

Deputy Headteacher

Gipsy Hill Federation, London
London
09.2011 - 08.2017
  • Oversaw school operations, supported and coached teachers, developed creative curriculum across federation, and led assessment initiatives.

KS2 Class teacher, Head of Creative Arts and Curriculum

Charles Dickens Primary School, London
London
09.2006 - 08.2011

Head of Creative Arts

Southlands Special Needs Secondary School, North Shields
North Shields
09.2005 - 08.2006

Year 5 Class teacher, Music Coordinator

Denbigh Primary School, North Shields
North Shields
09.2004 - 08.2005

Year 6 Class Teacher

Beaufort Primary School, Surrey
Surrey
09.2003 - 08.2004

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Creative Arts in the Classroom

King’s College London
London, UK
09.2010 - 08.2011

MPhil - Philosophy of Education

Newcastle University
Newcastle, UK
09.2005 - 07.2007

PGCE - KS2/3 Maths

Newcastle University
Newcastle, UK
09.2002 - 07.2003

BA - Philosophical Studies with psychology

Newcastle University
Newcastle, UK
09.1999 - 07.2002

A-levels - Maths, English Literature, Economics, Business Studies

Godalming College
Surrey, UK
09.1997 - 07.1999

GCSEs -

Guildford High School
Surrey, UK
09.1988 - 08.1997

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Calm under pressure

References

Chris, Nicholls, Master (current)

c.nicholls@wellingtoncollege.ac.th

+66 631384968

Wellington College Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

Stuart, Bridge, Prior Head of College

cstuartbridge@hotmail.com

+44 7517175888

Dulwich College Suzhou, Suzhou, China, 2017-08, 2019-06, Suzhou, China

Interests

Family: I have two children who take up much of my spare time! Thomas is moving into Year 11 next year, and Harry is moving into Year 9.

Music: I have passed grade VIII in both piano and flute.

Travel: I have travelled extensively throughout my life and have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to live in China and Thailand over the past nine years.

Fitness: I enjoy keeping fit and regularly visit the gym.

Recent Training

  • Leading for Impact - a new thought leadership course run by Thoughtbox Education (May 2026)
  • FOBISIA Leadership Conference - an opportunity to connect and reflect with other Heads within International Schools in Asia (November 2024)
  • Advanced Training for Designated Safeguarding Leads in International Schools Level 3 - a course run by COBIS (August 2024)
  • CPI – Classroom Culture - a train the trainer course focused on developing a positive and effective culture throughout a school (August 2023)

Timeline

Head of Junior School

Wellington College Bangkok, Thailand
08.2020 - 07.2026

Head of Junior School

Dulwich College Suzhou, China
08.2017 - 07.2020

Deputy Headteacher

Gipsy Hill Federation, London
09.2011 - 08.2017

Postgraduate Certificate - Creative Arts in the Classroom

King’s College London
09.2010 - 08.2011

KS2 Class teacher, Head of Creative Arts and Curriculum

Charles Dickens Primary School, London
09.2006 - 08.2011

MPhil - Philosophy of Education

Newcastle University
09.2005 - 07.2007

Head of Creative Arts

Southlands Special Needs Secondary School, North Shields
09.2005 - 08.2006

Year 5 Class teacher, Music Coordinator

Denbigh Primary School, North Shields
09.2004 - 08.2005

Year 6 Class Teacher

Beaufort Primary School, Surrey
09.2003 - 08.2004

PGCE - KS2/3 Maths

Newcastle University
09.2002 - 07.2003

BA - Philosophical Studies with psychology

Newcastle University
09.1999 - 07.2002

A-levels - Maths, English Literature, Economics, Business Studies

Godalming College
09.1997 - 07.1999

GCSEs -

Guildford High School
09.1988 - 08.1997
Hannah Jeffs