About this event
Register for your free recording of; Personalised CPD for Teacher Growth and School Success
Discover how professional development can do more than tick boxes, learn how it can truly empower educators. This session explores how giving teachers autonomy and ownership over their CPD boosts motivation, builds expertise, and lets them follow their passions. Happier, more confident educators lead to stronger schools and better outcomes for students.
Through real-life examples from international schools, our experts will demonstrate how personalised CPD can transform both individual careers and whole-school culture. Whether you’re a teacher or a school leader, this session will give you practical ideas to create a professional learning culture that inspires, engages, and delivers real impact.
Our speakers
Mark Leppard MBE
Headmaster at The British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi
Mark is a distinguished school leader of an outstanding British international school, awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to education. He holds an M.Ed in Educational Leadership and has received the SchoolsCompare.com Best Principal in the UAE Award in 2023 and the Pearson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025.
Mark has led schools through seven outstanding inspections, serves as a lead school inspector globally, and has experience in vision development, rebranding, and major campus projects.
He is the first international member of the HMC Board, Chair of BSME, Fellow of the Chartered College of Teachers, and sits on several advisory boards supporting education and entrepreneurship.
Committed to holistic education, student wellbeing, and team development, Mark ensures students remain at the heart of every decision.
Damian Bacchoo
High School Principal, United World College (UWC) of South East Asia
Damian believes leadership is about changing trajectories, helping individuals, teams, and communities make a meaningful difference. Inspired by the concept of moral ambition, Damian uses his skills and position to positively impact others rather than seek status.
As a school principal in the UWC movement, every decision from curriculum design to a conversation at the door shapes students’ futures.
His approach is rooted in compassionate leadership, creating conditions where others can thrive and measuring success by the achievements of those he supports.
Guided by the philosophy to “be kinder than you need to be,” Damian focuses on nurturing, trusting, and inspiring those around him.
Jarrett Brown
Secondary Principal, Doctoral Candidate and IBEN Educator at ISA International Education Wuhan
Jarrett holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the American College of Education and a master’s in Education from Xavier University. He has 17 years of experience in education and extensive knowledge of the IB, having taught in international and IB schools in Austria, Suzhou, Chengdu, and Qatar.
A former IB workshop leader and BQC reviewer, Jarrett believes students should receive a meaningful education that prepares them for the real world through compassion, sustainability, and wellbeing.
He values collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues to create a diverse and stimulating curriculum.
Jarrett is passionate about teaching and is committed to helping students become the best human beings they can be.
Jamie Ganley
Head of Sales at The National College
Jamie is the Head of International Schools at The National College, leading the growth and operations of school members outside the UK. With over 750,000 users and 10,000 schools in its network, The National College is a leading provider of high-quality courses and webinars for all roles across the education sector.
Jamie has extensive experience in education, partnering with schools worldwide to support staff recruitment, retention, and professional growth. A certified management professional, he has a strong interest in education, leadership, and innovation.
What can you expect to take away from this session?
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Take ownership of your CPD journey to align it with your goals and passions
Shape your professional growth around what truly matters to you, making CPD motivating and meaningful.
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Learn how leaders can design personalised CPD frameworks that engage and energise staff
Discover ways to give teachers choice and autonomy while supporting whole-school priorities and boosting collaboration.
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Discover practical tools to embed coaching, reflection, and choice into your school’s development culture
Explore simple, effective ways to make coaching, reflection, and personalised learning a natural part of everyday school life.
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Explore case studies from international schools already seeing success
See how personalised CPD has improved teacher engagement, built expertise, and benefited students, with examples you can adapt in your own school.
Sponsoring this event:
The National College
The National College is the leading professional development platform for International Schools around the world. With over 1 million educators and 45,000 schools worldwide using their online training platform, they've helped schools like yours drive up standards through access to high-quality courses and expert led webinars for all roles. Today, they offer the world’s largest CPD library, seamlessly integrated with powerful software, all naturally connected to CPD.
Agenda
Welcome and introduction:
Claire King - Community Manager for The International Schools Network​
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Session 1: CPD - A Story of Successful Investment
Mark Leppard - Headmaster at The British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi
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Session 2: Panel Discussion
Mark Leppard - Headmaster at The British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi
Damian Baachoo - High School Principal, United World College (UWC) of South East Asia
Jarrett Brown - Secondary Principal, Doctoral Candidate and IBEN Educator at ISA International Education Wuhan
Jamie Ganley - Head of Sales at The National College
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