Charis Wightman

Head Teacher

Head Teacher

I have been teaching for twenty years and have taught every age group from EYFS to Year Eight. I spent nine happy years working in Dubai for three highly acclaimed international schools before returning to the UK where I completed an MFA and worked as Assistant Head at a prep boarding school in the South East of England. I am thrilled to be the first Headteacher at Durham School Dubai.

My vision for Durham School Dubai is to lead the happiest school in Dubai, one where challenge, achievement and positivity underpin every aspect of our school, where joy can be seen in every face, in every space.

Charis Wightman

Head Teacher

Head Teacher

I have been teaching for twenty years and have taught every age group from EYFS to Year Eight. I spent nine happy years working in Dubai for three highly acclaimed international schools before returning to the UK where I completed an MFA and worked as Assistant Head at a prep boarding school in the South East of England. I am thrilled to be the first Headteacher at Durham School Dubai.

My vision for Durham School Dubai is to lead the happiest school in Dubai, one where challenge, achievement and positivity underpin every aspect of our school, where joy can be seen in every face, in every space.