Nathan Barrett

Principal of Stratford College

Greater Dublin

About

At the helm of Stratford College as Principal, my focus is fostering an environment where leadership in education and innovation converge. With a background as an Occasional Lecturer at University College Dublin, I leverage my expertise in music pedagogy to enrich our school's curriculum and empower educators. My approach intertwines the art of teaching with the rhythm of learning, aiming to orchestrate an educational experience that resonates with students' aspirations

Experience

  • PDSL Tutor at University of Limerick
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Tutoring on the Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership. Managing the Organisation module.

  • Principal at Stratford College Secondary School Dublin 6
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Occasional Lecturer at University College Dublin
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Lecturer in Music Education. Recipient of a College Award for Exceptional Contribution to Learning in the UCD School of Education (2024)

  • Dublin City University (Part-time · 4 yrs 10 mos)
    • School Placement Tutor
      Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    • Lecturer in Music Education
      Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 · 10 mos

      Nominee for President's Award for Excellence in Teaching

  • Author of 'Maestro' Junior Cycle Music Textbook and ‘Encore’ Leaving Certificate Music Textbook at Educate.ie
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos