Simon Bamford brings a wide experience to his role as Head of RAK Academy Al Rams, having worked within numerous curricula including the British Curriculum, PYP and American Common Core. He has taught and held leadership positions in several different countries and holds a Head Teacher qualification – NPQH. Simon brings his passion for school improvement and focus on assessment and data to the school as well as his vision for developing each child individually. Simon is also a fully qualified British Schools Overseas (BSO) Inspector as well as an IB PYP accreditor.

Simon has spent nearly a decade working within schools in the UAE and understands the national vision for education and the importance of providing a world class education for the next generation of students.