Our People

Carly Barber is our Head of College. An MBA graduate in Educational Leadership (International) from the Institute of Education, University College London, she brings a wealth of experience from leading international schools. Before joining Brighton College Vietnam, she was the Head of Senior School at Brighton College Bangkok, Thailand, and previously served as the Head of Senior School at Southlands International School in Rome, Italy. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to academic excellence and a passion for nurturing well-rounded pupils.

Samantha Bagshaw is our Head of Preparatory School. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Kingston University, London, and an NPQH from the Institute of Education, University College London. Ms Bagshaw brings a wealth of leadership experience from the UK and internationally, having led at Carrdus School in Oxfordshire and Nord Anglia Chinese International School in Shanghai. Her global perspective and commitment to excellence make her a valued leader in our school community.

Anna Fournier is our Deputy Head of Senior School (Academic). She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Newcastle University and a PGCE from the University of Bath, and is currently completing her NPQH at the Institute of Education, UCL. Before joining Brighton College Vietnam, Ms Fournier was Head of Secondary at The British School Warsaw. She brings strong academic leadership, deep expertise, and a passion for high-quality teaching and learning to the Senior School.

Ann Jackson is our Deputy Head of Senior School (Pastoral). She holds both a Bachelor’s degree and a PGCE from the University of Nottingham. Before joining Brighton College Vietnam, she was the Deputy Head Pastoral, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Head of Boarding at Dauntsey’s School. Ms Jackson’s expertise in pastoral care and her dedication to pupil well-being ensure a supportive and nurturing environment for all pupils.

Sheralyn Sefton is our Deputy Head of Preparatory School (Academic). With a Master’s degree from the University of Bath and a Bachelor’s degree from De Montfort University, she also holds a PGCE from Manchester Metropolitan University and an NPQH from Best Practice Network. Previously, Ms Sefton was the Head of Early Years (KS1) at St. George’s The British International School. Her expertise in early education and her passion for innovative teaching methods play a vital role in shaping our academic programs.

Kate Brosnan is our Deputy Head of Preparatory School (Pastoral). She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mary Immaculate College and a Professional Diploma in Psychology from City Colleges Dublin. Formerly Head of Pastoral and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, Ms Brosnan brings strong pastoral expertise and a compassionate, child-centred approach to pupil wellbeing and development.

With a strong background in academic leadership and curriculum development, Mr Toby Kyle joins the school leadership team as Assistant Head (Academic). He holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Bath and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Hull. Previously Assistant Head (Academic) at Beechwood School in the UK, Mr Kyle is committed to driving academic excellence through rigorous standards, reflective practice, and purposeful use of data.

Joe Hill-Jayne is our Assistant Head (Communications and Enrichment). He holds a Bachelor’s degree with Qualified Teacher Status from Birmingham City University. Formerly Whole School Director of Music at Harrow International School in China, Mr Hill-Jayne brings a dynamic approach to enrichment, communication, and co-curricular life, underpinned by his passion for creative education.

• Bachelor’s degree from Oxford Brookes University​ ​
• PGCE from Roehampton University ​​
• Former Primary School Teacher at Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Streatham, UK

• Bachelor’s Degree from University of East Anglia ​
• PGCE from  University of East Anglia ​
• Former Prep Teacher and Assistant Head of Primary, The British School of Guangzhou, China ​

• Bachelor’s degree from Sheffield Hallam University​
• PGCE from Hertfordshire University​
• Former Preparatory Teacher at Brighton
  College Bangkok​

• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from  Swansea University ​
• PGCE from Bristol University ​
• Former Assistant Vice Principal and Head of Houses , North London Collegiate School Jeju, South Korea

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Leeds ​
• PGCE from University of Roehampton
• Former Teacher at Ashburnham Community School (Fox Federation)

• Bachelor’s degree from Durham University
• PGCE with QTS in Early Years Education from Sheffield Hallam University

• Bachelor’s degree in Education Studies, Bath Spa University
• PGCE in Primary Education, Nottingham Trent University
• Former KS1 Class Teacher, Peafield Lane Academy

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Leeds ​
• PGCE from Canterbury Christ Church University​
• Former Class Teacher at Allendale Primary School​

• Graduated from Western State Connecticut University ​
• PGCE from Sierra Nevada University, Lake Tahoe ​
• Former Teacher at Harrow International School Shenzhen

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Cambridge​ ​
• PGCE from Liverpool John Moores University​ ​
• Former Primary Teacher at Doha British School

• Master’s degree from School of Oriental and African​ Studies​​
• Bachelor’s degree from University of Leeds​​
• PGCE from Birmingham City University​​
• Former Key Stage 2 Teacher, English Coordinator and Librarian at Great Walstead School

• Bachelor’s degree from Leeds Metropolitan University​ ​
• PGCE from Leeds Metropolitan University​ ​
• Former Year 5 Teacher & Environmental Committee Leader, Charter International School, Bangkok​

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Plymouth​ ​
• PGCE from Goldsmiths, University of London​ ​
• Former Head of Primary English at Hartland International School, Dubai​

• Bachelor’s Degree from Swansea University, UK
• PGCE from University College London, UK
• UK Qualified Teacher Status at Sutton SCITT, UK
• Former Class Teacher and Behaviour Lead, British School in the Netherlands

• University of Edinburgh, MA History & German ​
• PGCE at Roehampton University, London ​
• Former Teacher, Redcliffe Gardens School, UK

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Bristol​ ​
• PGCE from University of Bristol​ ​
• Former Class Teacher and PE Lead at School of Christ the King Catholic Primary, Bristol

• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from University College London ​
• PGCE from University of Leeds​ ​
• Former Year 6 Teacher at Ashburnham Community School, Fox Federation ​

• Bachelors with Teaching Qualification at Sheffield Hallam University​ ​
• UK Qualified Teacher Status ​
• Former Pastoral Support Specialist, Teacher of Design Technology & Art at Maadi British International School​

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Exeter​
• PGCE from Buckingham University​​
• Former Teacher of PE at Stamford School​

• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Swansea University
• PGCE from Bristol University
• Former Assistant Vice Principal and Head of Houses, North London Collegiate School Jeju, South Korea

• 30 years teaching experience IB/IGCSE/MYP/A Levels
• 10+ years as Head of UCC in BSJ, Indonesia and Dulwich College Singapore
• 18+ years University and careers Advisory/ Educator

• BA from University of East Anglia in Linguistics
• PGCE English at University of Chichester
• 20 years teaching experience at top schools in the UK and internationally such as Durrington High School, The English International School of Padua, John Hanson Community School, St George’s British International School…
• Director of Learning and Director of English at The Wellington Academy

• Graduated from Sheffield Hallam University
• PGCE from St. Mary’s University, Twickenham

• Bachelor’s Degree from Swansea University
• PGCE from Bristol University
• Former Teacher of English and Professional Tutor, North London Collegiate School Jeju, South Korea

• Bachelor’s degree from Keele University​
• PGCE from Brunel University​
• Former Head of Year 11 and English Teacher at Tenby International School, Setia Eco Park, Malaysia​

• Bachelor’s degree from University of York​
• PGCE from University of Buckingham​
• Former Teacher of English at Stamford School

• Bachelor’s degree from Loughborough University​
• UK Qualified Teacher Status at Teach First​ ​
• Former Head of Maths at Coombe Wood School and Teacher of Maths at Christ’s Hospital, Kew House School, UK

• Bachelor’s degree from University of York​
• PGCE from King’s College London​
• Former Maths and Politics Teacher at Highgate Wood School

• Bachelor’s degree from King’s College London​
• PGCE from Buckingham University​
• Former Deputy Head of Maths Department at Sherborne School​

• Master’s in Management from Philippine Christian University
• Master of Arts in Education from Philippine Normal University
• Bachelor in Secondary Education from Cavite State University
• Former IB Maths Teacher at International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)

• Master of Science in Computer Science at Annamalai University
• Qualified Teacher Status 
• Former Computer Science Teacher and IT Teacher at Woking College, UK

• Former Exams Officer in Brighton College Bangkok
• Diploma in Tourism and Geography, West University from Timisoara, Romania

• Bachelor’s degree from National University of Ireland​ ​
• PGCE from Leeds Trinity University
• Former Teacher of Business and Economics at Oakgrove School

• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Aberystwyth University
• PGCE from Sunderland University

• Bachelor’s degree from Heriot Watt University​
• PGCE from University of Edinburgh​
• Former Biology and Horticulture Teacher at Scottish Borders Council

• Bachelor’s degree from Kingston University​
• PGCE from Kingston University​
• Former Science Teacher at St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School

• Bachelor’s Degree from Hertfordshire University, UK
• PGCE from London Metropolitan University, UK
• Former Teacher of Chemistry, Brighton College Abu Dhabi

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Nottingham​
• Former Maths and Science Teacher at Newton Grammar School

• Bachelor’s degree from University of St Andrews ​
• UK Qualified Teacher Status at Teach First​
• Former Head of Science Faculty – Science, PE, Psychology at St Joseph’s College

• BA from University of the West of England in Geography ​
• PGCE at University of Gloucestershire ​
• 10 years teaching experience at top schools in the UK and internationally such as British School of Bucharest, Ansford Academy, Monarch Education…

• Bachelor’s degree from Durham University​
• PGCE from University of Cambridge​
• Former Teacher of History at Tiffin School​

• Bachelor’s degree from Leicester University​
• PGCE from Manchester Metropolitan University​
• Former Modern Foreign Languages Teacher at Doha British School

• Masters Spanish as Language Acquisition, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
• Visual Arts with Teaching Qualification, Universidad Nacional de Arte, Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires Argentina
• PGCE from Universidad de Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• IBDP Group 2 Languages Workshop Leader and Spanish Examiner

• Bachelor’s degree from Mary Immaculate College ​
• Master’s degree from Royal College of Art ​
• PGCE from Greenwich University ​
• Former Head of Design and Technology at Caterham School UK

• BA Hons. Three-Dimensional Design from University of Brighton ​
• PGCE from University of Brighton ​
• Intensive training in pottery, printing, textile and photography ​
• Exhibited works in Brighton, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi

• Graduated from Open University ​
• PGCE from University of Plymouth ​
• Professional actor ​
• Former Head of Drama at Stamford Endowed Schools UK

• Bachelor’s Degree from Bath Spa
• PGCE from Bath Spa University, UK
• Former Head of Music, Regent’s International School, Bangkok

• Bachelor’s degree from Leeds University
• UK Qualified Teacher Status at Teach First, National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination, Assessing for Exam Access Arrangements
• Over 17 years of teaching experience in the UK, Korea, and Vietnam

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from University of Manchester
• Master’s degree in Education from University of Manchester
• Brighton College Alumna; UK National Youth Theatre member; Collaborated with Autistica UK

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Sussex​ ​
• Master’s degree from University of Sheffield Hallam​ ​
• PGCE from University of Nottingham​ ​
• Former Head of EAL at King’s College Bangkok​

• BSEd English from the Adventist University of the Philippines ​
• PGCEi from the University of Nottingham ​
• Former Teacher of EAL (Senior) at Rugby School Thailand

• Bachelor’s Degree from Griffith University, Australia
• PGCE from University of Nottingham, UK ​
• Former High Intensity English Teacher / KS1 Classroom Teacher / Head of EAL (Primary / English Language Programme Teacher, King Henry VIII College)

• Bachelor’s degree from Leeds Metropolitan University​ ​
• PGCE from Leeds Metropolitan University​ ​
• Former Curriculum Leader of PE and Well-being at Oasis

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Central Lancashire​ ​
• PGCE from Manchester Metropolitan University​ ​
• Former Head of Physical Education at Byron College

• Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Physical Education from University of the East, Manila, Philippines
• Former Teacher of PE at Singapore International School

• Bachelor’s Degree from Aberystwyth University
• Diploma in Sports Management Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

• Bachelor’s degree from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Australia​ ​
• Mandarin Chinese Certificate at Malaysia​ ​
• Former Head of Languages (IGCSE Mandarin teacher cum A-Level Economics teacher) at The International School of Park City Hanoi

• Bachelor’s degree from Yan’an University​ ​
• Qualification Certificate for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at Center for Language Education and Cooperation (China)​ ​
• Former Chinese Teacher DP/PYP at Cebu International School

• Bachelor’s degree from Yan’an University​ ​
• Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as an International Language at The Education University of Hong Kong​ ​
• Former Mandarin Teacher at The British School in Colombo

• Master’s degree from University of Aberdeen​
• PGCE from University of Strathclyde​
• Former Elementary School Librarian at Saigon South International School, Ho Chi Minh City​

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from VNU Hanoi, University of Social Sciences and Humanities Language Support Teacher & VAL
• Former Programme Leader at British Vietnamese International School, Hanoi

• Bachelor’s degree from Hanoi Open University
• Master’s degree from Nanhua University
• Qualification Certificate for Teaching Vietnamese as a Foreign Language from the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• International TESOL Teaching Certificate from the Australian International TESOL Institute (AIT)

• Bachelor of Education in Literature at Hanoi National University of Education