Iwona Al-Maghrabi
Warszawa
Summary
Professional leader and passionate educator with proven ability to lead and support educational teams. Successfully implemented curriculum enhancements that improved student engagement and collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership and staff development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Head Academic
Thames British School of Warsaw
08.2024 - Current
- Assist the Head of School in establishing and maintaining a vibrant and thriving school.
- Be responsible for standards of teaching and learning, including the school’s CPD.
- Be responsible for the academic progress of students.
Play a key role within the school’s staff performance management and appraisal. - Undertake the management of development and action plans as required, including those for curriculum, assessment, innovation and CPD.
- Line manage the Head of Departments.
- Led operational strategies to enhance team efficiency and productivity across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff performance and service delivery.
- Manage internal and external Cambridge and IB examinations.
Acts as a key point of contact for parents on academic matters and addressing concerns. - Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategic plans that optimise resource allocation and operational effectiveness.
Mathematics, Business & ICT Teacher; Head of Department
British School Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Led student-centred coaching, focusing on inquiry-based, student-led learning in line with IB principles.
- Guided teachers in adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and foster inclusive, supportive classroom environments.
- Implemented formative assessments, providing feedback to adjust teaching strategies and enhance student learning.
- Managed the transition from streaming to mixed-ability classes and established a policy for the accelerated program.
- Facilitated effective communication between staff, senior management, and parents to ensure smooth department operations.
- Developed the gradebook system in iSAMS and managed department resources.
- Designed rigorous lessons across multiple levels, including IGCSE, A-Level, and IB DP Mathematics, Business, ICT & Computer Science.
- Led student workshops on essential academic skills such as learning strategies and interview preparation.
- Delivered dynamic lessons using technology to foster student engagement and understanding.
- Served as Form Tutor and Wellbeing Lead for Year 10, organising mental health and work experience activities.
Secondary Mathematics & IT Teacher
Wye School, UK
01.2017 - 01.2018
Head of Computing; Mathematics Teacher
Advance Generations International School, Saudi Arabia
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head of Mathematics; Maths & ICT Teacher
My Little House School, Saudi Arabia
01.2012 - 01.2016
High School Mathematics & Data Analysis Manager
Al Bayan School, Saudi Arabia
01.2008 - 01.2012
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Keele University
Keele12-2026
Postgraduate Diploma - Mathematics at School
University of Educational Sciences in Warsaw
Poland01.2019
Qualified Teacher Status - QTS
01.2017
Postgraduate Teaching Credentials -
University of Humanities And Economics in Lodz
Poland01.2016
Master - Computer Science and Econometrics; Managerial Econometrics
University of Szczecin
Poland01.2007
Bachelor - Computer Science and Econometrics; Computer Science
University of Szczecin
Poland01.2005
Finance and Accounting
Collage
Poland01.1998
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Teacher Training & Mentorship
- Data-Driven Instruction & Performance Analysis
- Mixed-Ability & Advanced Learner Strategies
- Staff development
- Innovation management
- Classroom management
- Student Wellbeing & Engagement Strategies
Accomplishments
- JULY 2024 IGCSE Results Additional Mathematics - 80% A and above
- JULY 2023 IGCSE Results Mathematics - 90%A and above Business - 85% A and above
- JULY 2018 IGCSE Results ICT - 90% A and above
- Ensured that internal assessments were not over-graded, maintaining academic integrity.
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
Polish Native
Timeline
Deputy Head Academic
Thames British School of Warsaw
08.2024 - Current
Mathematics, Business & ICT Teacher; Head of Department
British School Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 01.2024
Secondary Mathematics & IT Teacher
Wye School, UK
01.2017 - 01.2018
Head of Computing; Mathematics Teacher
Advance Generations International School, Saudi Arabia
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head of Mathematics; Maths & ICT Teacher
My Little House School, Saudi Arabia
01.2012 - 01.2016
High School Mathematics & Data Analysis Manager
Al Bayan School, Saudi Arabia
01.2008 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Keele University
Postgraduate Diploma - Mathematics at School
University of Educational Sciences in Warsaw
Qualified Teacher Status - QTS
Postgraduate Teaching Credentials -
University of Humanities And Economics in Lodz
Master - Computer Science and Econometrics; Managerial Econometrics
University of Szczecin
Bachelor - Computer Science and Econometrics; Computer Science
University of Szczecin
Finance and Accounting
Collage
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- 2023 IB DP - Category 2 – Mathematics Interpretation and Application
- 2023 Embedding Formative Assessment by Dylan William
- 2020 Learner Agency level 5
- 2017 Extension Cambridge IGCSE ICT - British Council
- 2017 “Active Learning in Mathematics” Workshop - British Council
- 2017 “Positive Discipline in the Classroom” – Workshop facilitated by: Nadine Gaudin, CPDT
- 2014 Introductory Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics
- 2012 Introductory Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Swimming and walking for fitness and relaxation, Gardening to cultivate creativity and patience, Cooking and experimenting with new recipes, Reading self-development books to enhance personal growth and mindset