Mr Daryl Sims

Daryl is a passionate and experienced Assistant Headteacher of Secondary, with responsibility for Teaching and Learning. He has worked in Dubai for 15 years, including across some of the leading British schools in Dubai, and is currently in his first year at Sunmarke School.

Daryl holds a BA (Hons) in Industrial Economics from the University of Nottingham and an MA in Leadership in Education from UCL. He began his teaching career in East London, gaining QTS through the Teach First programme, before moving to Dubai, where he has developed extensive experience across teaching and senior leadership.

This is Daryl’s 10th year in senior leadership, during which he has held a range of roles spanning Teaching and Learning, Academics and Pastoral Care. Throughout his career, he has remained passionate about improving the quality of teaching and learning and is particularly interested in the science of learning and how research-informed practice can translate into meaningful improvements in the classroom.

In his current role, Daryl is committed to supporting teachers in developing their practice and creating the very best learning experiences for students. He believes that effective professional development, thoughtful use of evidence and a strong understanding of how students learn are essential to creating consistently high-quality teaching across a school.

Daryl is particularly passionate about working alongside teachers and leaders to turn educational research into practical strategies that have a genuine impact on student learning, progress and outcomes.