Tamara Bell brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Deputy Head of Primary at Dover Court International School. With a strong background in senior leadership, safeguarding, pastoral care and culturally responsive practice, Tamara has over 24 years of experience in teaching and school leadership in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Qatar.
Tamara holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master's Degree in Education, specialising in second language acquisition from the University of Canterbury. She is also a trained PENTA school inspector with BSO-British Schools Overseas.
Passionate about improving the quality of teaching and learning and providing an engaging and meaningful education for all students, Tamara is dedicated to ensuring that every child matters and enjoys success at school. She is committed to inclusion, continuous improvement and takes a proactive approach to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Tamara is married with three children. She has a keen interest in traveling and exploring different cultures and has visited over 40 countries. She is an avid netball, rugby and rugby league fan and supports The mighty All Blacks and the Brisbane Broncos. In her leisure time, she enjoys swimming, walks, reading and listening to podcasts.