Fiona Read

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Head of Junior School
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Fiona joins Wellington College Bangkok as Head of Junior School, bringing over 25 years of educational leadership experience across the UK and Asia. She holds a wealth of expertise in curriculum development, wellbeing, and inclusion, having held senior roles at highly regarded institutions including Bedales School in the UK, the British School of Tokyo, and UWC South East Asia in Singapore. Fiona also serves as an Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspector in the UK.
Responsible for steering the Junior School through its next stage of growth, Fiona focuses on combining academic ambition with outstanding pastoral care. Her educational philosophy centres on nurturing curiosity, creativity, confidence, and compassion in young learners, ensuring that student wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging underpin every aspect of school life.
“I am delighted to be joining the Wellington community,” says Fiona. “I have always been inspired by Wellington's deeply purposeful approach to education, particularly its focus on wellbeing, community, and academic ambition. For me, values are not laminated but lived, and I look forward to working with students, families, and staff as the Junior School continues its exciting journey.”
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