Nahed Barakat

Vice Principal- Head of EYFS & KS1- Experienced transformational leader with a track record of leading change, sustaining organisational culture, and leading by compassion and example.

Cairo, Egypt

About

Professional Doctoral in Education Administration- Master's degree in Leadership in Education from Liverpool John Moores Univesity- CIDTL from the University of Cambridge. I am currently employed as the Head of EYFS and KS1 (Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1) at Marvel International School in Egypt. My passion is teaching, encouraging, and motivating young learners to reach their highest potential, as well as guiding and equipping teachers with a variety of teaching tools and techniques to facilitate learning in new and innovative ways for their students and to assist them in becoming lifelong learners. Through training and professional development sessions, I support teachers in strengthening their growth competencies and leading them to excellence. As a leader, my top goals are to establish, develop, and sustain the organisational culture in my work place and to lead teams and lead change effectively in an educational setting.

Experience

  • Marvel International School (8 yrs)
    • Vice Principal
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Head of EYFS, KS1 and Year 3
      Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Head of EYFS & KS1
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Notion International School (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Early Years Literacy Specialist
      Jul 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • PYP Homeroom Teacher
      Aug 2015 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs

  • EYFS Teacher at Smart International School
    Aug 2013 - Aug 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • EYFS Teacher at Baby Academy
    Aug 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 yrs

  • Xceed (7 yrs 2 mos)
    • Contact Center Supervisor - Microsoft Account
      Feb 2006 - Aug 2009 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Contact Center Team Leader - Microsoft Italy
      Mar 2004 - Feb 2006 · 2 yrs

    • Customer Service Representative - Microsoft Italy
      Jul 2002 - Mar 2004 · 1 yr 9 mos