Robert Nolan is an experienced and enthusiastic educator who graduated from St. Patrick's College, Dublin with a B.Ed. (Hons) in 2010. Throughout his teaching career, he has demonstrated a passion for learning and a commitment to providing enriching, meaningful educational experiences for his students.
Having had the opportunity to practice his teaching across diverse settings and classroom dynamics in Ireland, Mexico, and China, Robert has gained valuable teaching experience in various unique cultural and educational landscapes. He has taught both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, employing a range of curricula to create engaging and effective learning opportunities for his students.
Robert currently serves as Assistant Head of Primary for Educational Technology and Assessment at DCIS. His role includes overseeing our use of educational technology to promote digital wellbeing and to prepare our digital citizens for the world ahead of them, as well as standardised data analysis and the establishment of our assessment and reporting cycle.
His leadership journey includes roles such as Primary STEAM Lead, Year 6 Class Teacher, and Primary English Lead. In these positions, Robert has been a driving force in fostering students’ skills in collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Moreover, as a leader, he has spearheaded extra-curricular activities, including digital art and STEAM clubs, guiding students to explore their interests and excel in co-curricular achievement. His proactive approach has significantly contributed to the holistic development of the students under his guidance.
Motivated and creative, Robert is driven by his passion for all things STEAM, art, film, reading and fitness. He firmly believes in the importance of lifelong learning and personal growth. As such, he embraces new experiences and views challenges and mistakes as valuable opportunities for learning, a mindset he aims to encourage in his students. While fluent in Irish and proficient in Spanish, Robert aims to expand his language skills and intends to focus on Malay. This pursuit reflects his dedication to broadening his cultural awareness and global citizenship.
