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Andrew Durcan

Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning

Repton School Dubai

After graduating with BAC (Hons) English & Sports Science from Liverpool Hope University I then went on to complete a PGCE Secondary English at Manchester Metropolitan University. I started teaching in 2002 as an NQT in the school I was educated and then moved into middle management as Head of Year before moving schools to become a Head of Faculty (English & MFL). Following 6 years as a senior leader in the UK, I moved with my family to the Repton Dubai and the UAE, where my wife works and two daughters are educated. I am the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching, Learning, Appraisal & CPD, and I am also completing my Masters in Education.

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Recent articles from Andrew Durcan

  1. The Importance of being a Lifelong Learner

    The importance of international school leaders, teachers and school staff continually learning and developing their role and practise.

    • Continued Professional Development,
    • School Leadership,
    • Wellbeing in Schools
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Andrew Durcan's recent questions

  1. What are the key strategies in addressing the growing global gap of girls outperforming boys?

    • Continued Professional Development,
    • Curriculum & Assessment,
    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • School Leadership,
    • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation
    3 answers
    Asked by: Andrew Durcan on 01/11/2021
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  2. What are the key priorities for school leaders in supporting wellbeing of staff, students and the community, so that learning can truly flourish?

    • Continued Professional Development,
    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • School Leadership,
    • Wellbeing in Schools
    4 answers
    Asked by: Andrew Durcan on 01/11/2021
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  3. How do you create a truly supportive and progressive curriculum?

    • Curriculum & Assessment,
    • Work Skills & Global Citizenship
    2 answers
    Asked by: Andrew Durcan on 01/11/2021
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