Sabrina Grange

It is a privilege to serve as the Head of Wellbeing and Pastoral at Cambridge International School, where I have proudly been part of the school community for the past five years. Originally from the UK, I graduated from the University of Gloucestershire in 2007 with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Primary Education. I also completed Special Educational Needs Joint Initial Training, achieving a Distinction, and have since gained the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).

With almost 20 years of experience in education, I have worked across a range of teaching and leadership roles in both the UK and UAE. Before relocating to Dubai in 2018, I spent seven years in senior leadership, including roles as Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, leading key areas such as safeguarding, curriculum development and school improvement. Since joining Cambridge International School, I have relished my roles as Deputy Head of Primary and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead before moving into my current whole-school role. These experiences, together with my work as an ACE Ambassador at CIS, have strengthened my commitment to trauma-informed practice and to creating environments where every child feels safe, understood and ready to learn.

My work is centred on ensuring that every child has the support, confidence and opportunities needed to navigate school life successfully. Through leading the school's wellbeing and pastoral provision, I work closely with students, families and staff to create an environment where young people feel connected, supported and able to embrace challenges with confidence. I believe that when students are equipped with the right skills and surrounded by trusted adults, they are better able to build resilience and achieve success in all areas of life.

Alongside my role at CIS, I am honoured to serve as a GEMS Wellbeing Excellence Fellow. This role enables me to collaborate with colleagues across the GEMS network to strengthen wellbeing provision, share effective practice and support school communities to ensure that wellbeing is intentionally woven into everyday experiences, relationships, and decision-making.

I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of care, respect and belonging, where every member of the community feels recognised, supported, and able to make a positive contribution.