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Sandhia Rai

Sandhia Rai

Summary

As a pastoral leader, I place great value on human connection and emotional well-being. I believe that character development is as important as academic achievement, and I strive to create a nurturing environment where students feel seen, supported, and empowered. My experience in Singapore and the UAE has shaped a compassionate and inclusive approach, responsive to the diverse needs of young people and their families.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Year

Raffles International School
08.2017 - Current
  • Overseeing academic progress, behaviour, attendance, and well-being of 2 full year group, fostering strong relationships with students, families, and staff to support growth and engagement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Successfully organised whole-school events including graduation ceremonies, residential trips, and school proms, demonstrating strong logistical planning, attention to detail, and stakeholder coordination.

Humanities Teacher

Raffles International School
08.2016 - Current
  • Experienced in delivering a broad Humanities curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5 including IGCSE Travel & Tourism, BTEC Travel and Tourism (Levels 2 & 3), IGCSE and A Level Geography, as well as integrated Humanities at KS3.
  • Skilled in adapting content for diverse learner profiles and fostering critical thinking, real-world application, and cross-curricular connections.
  • Skilled in using a range of formative and summative assessment strategies tailored to student needs. I provide timely and constructive feedback through written comments, rubrics, and personalised voice notes via Teams Chat particularly effective for supporting lower ability learners.
  • I regularly design scaffolded assessment tasks that guide students in self-assessment and peer feedback, fostering metacognitive skills and greater ownership of progress.

Moral Education & Social Cultural Studies Teacher

Raffles International School
08.2016 - Current
  • Lead planning and delivery of Moral Education and Social Studies across Key Stages 3 to 5, with a strong focus on curriculum mapping, resource development, and assessment design aligned with KHDA guidelines.
  • Coordinate whole-school provision to ensure progression, cultural relevance, and critical thinking, while supporting colleagues through collaborative planning and moderation.

Inspections

Raffles International School
08.2017 - Current
  • Good to Very Good rating for KHDA and achieving Outstanding twice consecutively during BSO inspections. Recognised by inspectors for driving high-impact teaching and learning, curriculum coherence, and data-informed improvement planning.
  • Represented whole-school initiatives in inspection interviews, highlighting strategic priorities in student progress and well-being.
  • Well-versed in inspection frameworks, with a proven track record of leading teams to meet and exceed quality standards.

Teacher

Nan Chiau High School
08.2008 - 12.2015
  • Taught at Nan Chiau High School in Singapore for 8 years, building a strong foundation in a high-performing, value-added academic environment.
  • Delivered rigorous Humanities teaching while actively contributing to PSHE and Sexuality Education programmes.
  • Led and supported overseas educational trips to South Korea and Vietnam, enriching student learning beyond the classroom.

Education

NPQSL -

UCL Institute of Education
04-2025

PGCE -

Nanyang Technological University
08-2008

Bachelor of Arts with Merit - Geography

National University of Singapore
08-2007

Skills

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Communication Skills
  • Assessment and Feedback
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

References

Martyn Humphries, Deputy Head of Pastoral, martynh@rafflesis.com


Annelise Fewtrell, Head of Faculty, anneliesef@rafflesis.com


Tan Pek Cheng, Head of Department, tan_pek_cheng@moe.edu.sg


Timeline

Head of Year

Raffles International School
08.2017 - Current

Inspections

Raffles International School
08.2017 - Current

Humanities Teacher

Raffles International School
08.2016 - Current

Moral Education & Social Cultural Studies Teacher

Raffles International School
08.2016 - Current

Teacher

Nan Chiau High School
08.2008 - 12.2015

NPQSL -

UCL Institute of Education

PGCE -

Nanyang Technological University

Bachelor of Arts with Merit - Geography

National University of Singapore

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