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Overview
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Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
References
Affiliations
Certification
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Nicola Ramsden

Nicola Ramsden

Plymouth,UK

Summary

Senior leader with experience in team management and departmental leadership, specialising in community engagement and high-quality service delivery within complex organisations. As head of pre-prep at Sherborne Qatar School for Girls, I led a team of over 40 staff, managed operational budgets, and resolved complex issues while building strong relationships with parents and external agencies. Expertise in handling sensitive situations with empathy, balancing individual needs with organisational policies. Looking for new Leadership opportunities where my skills can be transferred.

Overview

2
2
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Pre-Prep - Leadership and Management

Sherborne Qatar School for Girls
Doha
2023.01 - 2026.07
  • Led pre-prep phase, delivering day-to-day education and care for 300 pupils.
  • Developed and reviewed outcome-based curriculum plans to guide daily teaching.
  • Recruited, mentored, and led 40 educators through shared collaborative work.
  • Built parent and community relationships through clear, regular communication.
  • Supported the team by showing respect and offering practical help.
  • Brought energy and enthusiasm to a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, compare options, and choose decisions.

Key Stage 2 Teacher

British School of Malaga
Malaga, Spain
2017.09 - 2023.01

Key Stage 2 Teacher

British International School
Shanghai, Puxi (Nord Anglia)
2015.09 - 2017.12

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Doha College
Qatar
2014.09 - 2015.12

Key Stage 2 Teacher and Art Coordinator

Qatar International School
2011.09 - 2014.09

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Sunny Lane International School
Kyrenia
2008.09 - 2009.09

Lower Key Stage 2 Lead

Stowford Primary School
Ivybridge, UK
1998.09 - 2007.01

Self Service Assistant

Barclays Bank
Huntingdon
1998.05 - 1998.09

Cashier Assistant

Tesco
Huntingdon
1995.09 - 1998.05

Customer Sales Assistant

Currys
Huntingdon
1993.07 - 1995.08

Education

First Class Degree BA(Hons) - QTS

Middlesex University
1994.09 - 1998.07

Skills

  • Organisational skills
  • Approachability
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Empathy
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Partnerships
  • Open communication
  • Community engagement
  • Innovation
  • Budget management

LANGUAGES

English
Native
Spanish
Beginner

References

Nadira Rahman

Principal

Sherborne Qatar School for Girls

nrahman@sherborneqatar.org

+974 50352516

Jane Goldsack

CEdO 

Sherborne Qatar School for Girls

jgoldsack@sherborneqatar.org

nrahman@sherborneqatar.org

+974 33347909

Affiliations

  • Walking, Skiing and Netball.

Certification

NPQSL - Best Practice

National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership

Timeline

Head of Pre-Prep - Leadership and Management

Sherborne Qatar School for Girls
2023.01 - 2026.07

Key Stage 2 Teacher

British School of Malaga
2017.09 - 2023.01

Key Stage 2 Teacher

British International School
2015.09 - 2017.12

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Doha College
2014.09 - 2015.12

Key Stage 2 Teacher and Art Coordinator

Qatar International School
2011.09 - 2014.09

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Sunny Lane International School
2008.09 - 2009.09

Lower Key Stage 2 Lead

Stowford Primary School
1998.09 - 2007.01

Self Service Assistant

Barclays Bank
1998.05 - 1998.09

Cashier Assistant

Tesco
1995.09 - 1998.05

First Class Degree BA(Hons) - QTS

Middlesex University
1994.09 - 1998.07

Customer Sales Assistant

Currys
1993.07 - 1995.08
Nicola Ramsden