Mr.
Matthew Bartlett
Founding Head Master
of Brighton College Vietnam
First class qualifications from top global institutions, excellent teaching expertise, teaching experience at high achieving schools in Britain and across the world, passion and enthusiasm for education within and beyond the classroom… are all special traits that have become the DNA of teachers at Brighton College - the “UK School of the Decade" (the Sunday Times). These are also the prerequisites for selecting teachers at Brighton College Vietnam
Mr. Matthew Bartlett
Founding Head Master of BCVN
Mr. Matthew Bartlett
Founding Head Master of BCVN
- Graduated from University of Cambridge
- National Leader of Education
- National Professional Qualification for Headship and PGCE from University of Durham
- Former Head Master of St Aloysius’ College, Glasgow
- Former Head Master of Dover Grammar School for Girls
Ms. Katy Pinchess
Head of Preparatory School
Ms. Katy Pinchess
Head of Preparatory School
- Bachelor’s degree from University of Edinburgh & Master’s degree from Oxford Brookes University
- National Professional Qualification for Headship and PGCE
- Former Headteacher of Bentley Church of England Primary School
- Former Headteacher of Bordon Infant School
Ms. Liz Mawson
Deputy Head of Preparatory School (Academic)
Ms. Liz Mawson
Deputy Head of Preparatory School (Academic)
- Graduated from University of Pittsburgh
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from University of Bristol & University of Cambridge
- Years of experience in the UK’s top private school such as Taunton School and International school such as Harrow International School Beijing.
Ms. Francesca Clarke
Deputy Head of Preparatory School (Pastoral)
Ms. Francesca Clarke
Deputy Head of Preparatory School (Pastoral)
- Bachelor’s degree from Birmingham University & Master’s degree from Roehampton University.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Nottingham University
- Assistant Headteacher, St George’s Prep School, Weybridge, UK
Mr. Kirk Green
Deputy Head of Senior School
Mr. Kirk Green
Deputy Head of Senior School
- Bachelor’s degree & Master’s degree of Physics from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine – University of London.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from The Open University.
- Deputy Head of Rugby School, Thailand.
Mr. Canice Gleeson
Director of Music
Mr. Canice Gleeson
Director of Music
- Master Degree in Creative Thinking at University of Central Lancashire
- Bachelor of Music (Hons) at University College Cork
- Post Graduate in Music Technology, Higher Diploma in Education
- FRSA – Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts , FCCT – Fellow of The Chartered College of Teachers
- A prolific Choral and Orchestral conductor
- Director of Music in Dublin, Rome, Tokyo, Hong Kong, recently Dulwich College (Singapore).
Ms. Abigail Whitehead
Head of English and Lead Teacher of Learning and Teaching
Ms. Abigail Whitehead
Head of English and Lead Teacher of Learning and Teaching
- Graduated from Portsmouth University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sussex
- National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership, Middlesex University
- Head of English at Brighton College Bangkok
Ms. Janis Seymour
Head of Maths
Ms. Janis Seymour
Head of Maths
- Graduated from Glasgow University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Glasgow University
- Head of Maths at Latifa School for Girls Dubai
- Head of Maths at JESS, Dubai
- Assistant Headteacher at Jerudong International School, Brunei
Mr. Michael Cooper
Head of Art
Mr. Michael Cooper
Head of Art
- BA Hons. Three-Dimensional Design from University of Brighton
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from University of Brighton
- Intensive training in pottery, printing, textile and photography
- Exhibited works in Brighton, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi
Mr. James Rushton
Head of Drama
Mr. James Rushton
Head of Drama
- Graduated from Open University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from University of Plymouth
- Professional actor
- Head of Drama at Stamford Endowed Schools UK
Mr. Callum Vimpany
Head of Science
Mr. Callum Vimpany
Head of Science
- Bachelor’s degree from Edinburgh Napier University.
- Master’s degree from The University of Edinburgh.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Sheffield Hallam University.
- Teacher at Dulwich College, Shanghai.
Mr. Grant Amstrong
Director of Sport
Mr. Grant Amstrong
Director of Sport
- Bachelor’s degree from Edinburgh University
- Master’s degree from Leeds Metropolitan University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from QTS
Direct (Lancaster, GB)
- Taught at St Dunstan’s College, London
Ms. Sally Dall’Oglio
Head of EAL
Ms. Sally Dall’Oglio
Head of EAL
- Primary Education degree from the University of Exeter and a Diploma in English Language Teaching from Cambridge University.
- 10 years’ experience teaching in primary schools in the UK and internationally as well as 12 years’ experience teaching in international secondary schools.
- Awarded a Distinction for my DELTA qualification
Mr. Simon Taylor
Head of Design and Technology
Mr. Simon Taylor
Head of Design and Technology
- Bachelor’s degree from Mary Immaculate College
- Master’s degree from Royal College of Art
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Greenwich University
- Head of Design and Technology at Caterham School UK
Ms. Adrienne Pringle
Head of Learning Support
Ms. Adrienne Pringle
Head of Learning Support
- Bachelor’s degree from Leeds University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Manchester University & Trinity College
- Over 15 years of teaching experience in the UK and Korea
Mr. Dale Whitehead
Teacher of Entrepreneurship, Business, and Economics/ Coordinator of the Super Curriculum
Mr. Dale Whitehead
Teacher of Entrepreneurship, Business, and Economics/ Coordinator of the Super Curriculum
- Graduated from University of Lincoln
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Brighton
- National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership, Middlesex University
- Head of Sixth Form, Brighton College Bangkok
Mr. Nick West
Teacher of Humanities
Mr. Nick West
Teacher of Humanities
- 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, …
Mr. Andrew Morris
Teacher of French
Mr. Andrew Morris
Teacher of French
- Graduated from University of Wales, Bangor.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
- Head of Languages, Dulwich College, Shanghai.
Ms. Minye Huang
Teacher of Mandarin
Ms. Minye Huang
Teacher of Mandarin
- Bachelor’s degree from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
- Master’s degree from University of Hong Kong
Mr. Philip Mawson
Teacher of Science
Mr. Philip Mawson
Teacher of Science
- Bachelor’s degree & Master’s degree from University of Edinburgh.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from University of Bristol.
- Head of Chemistry, Dulwich College, Beijing.
Mr. Thomas Taylor
Teacher of Computing
Mr. Thomas Taylor
Teacher of Computing
- Graduated from Swansea University.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Nottingham Trent University.
Ms. Hannah Hasim
Teacher of Physical Education
Ms. Hannah Hasim
Teacher of Physical Education
- Graduated from Sheffield Hallam University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from St. Mary’s University, Twickenham
Ms. Freya Odell
Teacher of English
Ms. Freya Odell
Teacher of English
- BA from University of East in Linguistics
- PGCE English at University College 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
Ms. Kate Brosnan
Teacher of Year 2
Ms. Kate Brosnan
Teacher of Year 2
- Bachelor’s degree from Mary Immaculate College, Ireland.
- Professional Diploma in Psychology from City Colleges Dublin, Ireland.
- Head of Pastoral and Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead at Brighton College, Abu Dhabi.
Mr. Stuart Terris
Teacher of Year 1
Mr. Stuart Terris
Teacher of Year 1
- Graduated from University of Strathclyde
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from University of Edinburgh
Ms. Heather Bowen
Teacher of Year 2
Ms. Heather Bowen
Teacher of Year 2
- Graduated from Western State Connecticut University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Sierra Nevada University, Lake Tahoe
- Former teacher at Harrow International School Shenzhen
Mr. Nicholas Richards
Teacher of Year 3
Mr. Nicholas Richards
Teacher of Year 3
- Graduated from Manchester University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Manchester University
- Former teacher at Dulwich College Beijing
Ms. Roisin Culligan-Hughes
Teacher of Year 4
Ms. Roisin Culligan-Hughes
Teacher of Year 4
- Bachelor’s degree from University of Leeds
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from University of Roehampton
Ms. Helena Rogers
Teacher of Year 5
Ms. Helena Rogers
Teacher of Year 5
- University of Edinburgh, MA History & German
- PGCE at Roehampton University, London
- 4 years teaching experience
Ms. Tracie Murkin
Teacher of Year 6
Ms. Tracie Murkin
Teacher of Year 6
- Graduated from Anglia Ruskin University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Homerton College, University of Cambridge
- Former teacher at Dulwich College Beijing