Gregory Biggs
Perth/UAE
Summary
Educational leader in Inclusive Education and classroom teacher practitioner with extensive experience in thematic cross-curricular education (International Primary Curriculum) aligned with Australian and English National Curriculum. Expertise in teaching and learning improvement, staff development, and coaching for special educational needs leadership. A strong background in data analysis and performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and change management. Proven success in school improvement planning and leadership, emphasising adaptable and collaborative practices. Committed to fostering inclusive education and driving continuous improvement in a variety of educational environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head Of Inclusion and Child Protection
The Pearl British Academy
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral), Primary Teacher
La Côte International School
Aubonne, Switzerland
08.2019 - 07.2024
Assistant Head Teacher, SENCo, Primary Teacher
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
London, United Kingdom
09.2012 - 07.2019
Grade 5 Class Teacher
Collège du Léman International School
Geneva, Switzerland
09.2010 - 08.2012
Year 4 Teacher
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
London, United Kingdom
08.2009 - 07.2010
Primary Teacher
Australian International School
Jakarta, Indonesia
01.2007 - 12.2008
Trainer
Australian Volunteers International
Jakarta, Indonesia
01.2005 - 12.2006
Secondary Indonesian and English Teacher
St Mary MacKillop Catholic College
Busselton, Australia
01.2000 - 12.2004
Primary Teacher
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Armadale, Australia
01.1999 - 12.1999
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Special Education Needs Leadership
University College London
London 2017 -
Bachelor of Arts - Education and Bahasa Indonesia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, Australia 1996 - 1999
Certificate TESOL (Trinity College) - IELTS
Indonesia-Australia Language Foundation
Denpasar, Indonesia 2006 -
Trinity College
Perth, Western Australia /1986 - /1991
Skills
- Inclusive Education and SEND Leadership
- Primary Teaching (Years 1-6)
- Data Analysis and Performance Monitoring
- Differentiated and Inclusive Instruction
- Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care
- Classroom Management and Positive Behaviour Support
- Literacy and Numeracy Development
- Assessment, Reporting and Data Analysis
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Learning Support
- Collaborative Professional Practice
- Parent, Family and Community Partnerships
- Co-Curricular Programme Participation
References
Ms Amy Coleman (Principal at the Pearl British Academy)
principal@thepearlacademyschae
Ms Alison Piguet (Head Teacher at La Côte International School)
alisonpiguet@lcisch
Ms Mary Kellhir (Retired Head Teacher at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School)
marybridget@btinternetcom (44 7515 137 088)
Affiliations
- Skiing, Reading, Gym, Travelling
Accomplishments
Recipient of Darmasiswa (scholarship from Indonesian Embassy, Canberra)
Participant of Nord Anglia European Regional Conference
Certification
Qualified Teacher Status (Department of Education, England)
International Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Assessor (www.iqmaward.com)
Timeline
Head Of Inclusion and Child Protection
The Pearl British Academy
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral), Primary Teacher
La Côte International School
08.2019 - 07.2024
Assistant Head Teacher, SENCo, Primary Teacher
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
09.2012 - 07.2019
Grade 5 Class Teacher
Collège du Léman International School
09.2010 - 08.2012
Year 4 Teacher
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
08.2009 - 07.2010
Primary Teacher
Australian International School
01.2007 - 12.2008
Trainer
Australian Volunteers International
01.2005 - 12.2006
Secondary Indonesian and English Teacher
St Mary MacKillop Catholic College
01.2000 - 12.2004
Primary Teacher
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
01.1999 - 12.1999
Postgraduate Certificate - Special Education Needs Leadership
University College London
2017 -
Bachelor of Arts - Education and Bahasa Indonesia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
1996 - 1999
Certificate TESOL (Trinity College) - IELTS
Indonesia-Australia Language Foundation
2006 -
Trinity College
/1986 - /1991