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10 – 12 November 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3

Sarah Towlson

Assistant Head: Teaching & Learning - Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

sarah towlson

Sarah Kate Towlson is a dynamic educator, curriculum consultant and international speaker, dedicated to transforming teaching and learning through innovative professional development. As the CEO of The Curriculum Consultant, she partners with schools across the UAE and beyond, delivering world-class CPD, curriculum design and leadership coaching to elevate teaching standards and student outcomes.

With 14 years of experience in education, including 12 years in middle leadership, Sarah specializes in adaptive teaching, effective feedback and workload-conscious strategies that empower educators. She has presented at prestigious conferences, including the British Schools Middle East (BSME) conference, ResearchED Dubai and hosts CPD webinars for MFL teachers and school leaders worldwide. A passionate advocate for research-informed practice, Sarah's work bridges educational theory with impactful classroom strategies.

She is also a recognized voice in education media as a presenter for Teachers Talk Radio, hosting thought-provoking discussions on teacher wellbeing, classroom culture, and professional development.

Sarah's sessions at GESS Dubai promise to be interactive, engaging, and rich with practical takeaways, inspiring educators to implement meaningful change in their classrooms and leadership practice.

Speaker Sessions

Sustainability & Wellbeing 1610

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Less Preparation, More Impact!

Session Summary:

Join me at GESS Dubai for a practical, research-driven session on how expert planning can save you time while enhancing student learning. We’ll explore the power of pre-planning to streamline workload and the role of live, responsive teaching in adapting to students' needs in real time.

Let’s move away from excessive lesson planning and shift towards efficient, high-impact strategies that boost both teacher wellbeing and student outcomes.

Speakers:

  • sarah towlson
    Sarah Towlson | Assistant Head: Teaching & Learning - Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

Categories:

  • Leadership and Professional Development
  • Wellbeing and Mental Health

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