With over 25 years of experience in educational leadership, Ms. Hammond brings a wealth of knowledge gained across the UK, Italy, and the UAE, where she has lived for the past seven years. Most recently, she served as Chief Education Officer at Excella and Principal within the Repton Family of Schools. During her tenure, she was proud to help lead both Repton Abu Dhabi and Repton Dubai to achieve “Outstanding” ratings from ADEK and DSIB, respectively.

Gillian is known for her optimistic, collaborative, and cheerful approach to leadership, balanced with a firm-but-fair mindset. She believes strongly in creating an inclusive and engaging school culture—one where every child feels supported, inspired, and excited to learn. As a passionate advocate for safeguarding and inclusion, Gillian places the wellbeing of staff, students, and parents at the heart of her leadership. She is deeply committed to providing a world-class, hands-on education that nurtures curiosity and a lifelong love of learning for all.