Leadership Team

Students at the heart of everything we do

Leadership Team

Ciaran Harrington - Principal

Ciaran joined BISS as Principal in 2021. He brings a wealth of leadership expertise and experience to the role having worked as a leader in prestigious schools in both Hong Kong and Singapore. He has been a school leader for over 14 years and plays an active role in a number of international educational organisations.

Ciaran’s wife is also a teacher at BISS and his children attend the school. Ciaran says it is a
“delight” to have the family together everyday at BISS. He knew straight away that this was the school for him and his family.

Charlotte Rands - Head of Primary

Charlotte has been at BISS since 2011. Prior to taking on the position of Head of Primary, she had extensive teaching experience in both UK and international contexts. An accomplished Early Years specialist, she says that the time she spends engaging directly with children is the best part of her day.

Charlotte really enjoys seeing how children at BISS settle, find new friends and quickly get involved in all aspects of school life. Her husband has a leadership role in the Secondary School.

Rob King - Head of Secondary

Rob joined BISS as Head of Secondary in 2018. He has considerable classroom and leadership expertise developed over 25 years in both UK and international contexts. Before joining BISS, Rob held the role of Middle and High School Principal in at large international school in India.

Rob really enjoys seeing how students thrive in our school’s caring and positive learning environment. His wife also teaches at BISS and his two children attend the school.