Ben Raybould

Ben brings more than two decades of educational leadership experience across the UK, UAE and Qatar. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong reputation for driving excellence in teaching and learning, building high-performing teams and creating school cultures where young people thrive both academically and personally.

Ben is passionate about an education that develops the whole child. He believes that world class schools combine academic ambition with strong values, exceptional pastoral care and a commitment to preparing young people for an ever-changing world. His leadership is centred on ensuring every pupil is known, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential, while developing the confidence, character and future-ready skills needed to flourish beyond school.

Having begun his career in the UK, Ben joined GEMS Education in Dubai, serving as Head of Science at the prestigious Jumeirah College and later as a senior leader at GEMS Wellington International School. He subsequently returned to the UK with his family before returning to GEMS Education in 2021 as Vice Principal of GEMS Wellington School, Qatar. During his time at WSQ, he played a significant role in strengthening academic performance, developing leadership capacity and contributing to the school's culture of excellence and community partnership.

Ben holds a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Manchester, a PGCE in Science from the University of Leeds, the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) and a Mini MBA in Leadership and Management.

Reflecting on his appointment as Principal, Ben said:

"I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together as a community. The strength of this school lies in its people; our pupils, staff, parents and wider community, whose commitment and collaboration have driven our collective success. I am honoured to lead WSQ as Principal and excited to build on the strong foundations already in place as we continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of school life."