Our Teachers

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Our inspirational teachers deliver exceptional learning experiences, embrace talents and passions, and nurture the skills your child needs for success.

What you can expect

We know that outstanding teachers shape lives, which is why we only recruit the best. Passionate, committed, innovative: our teachers deliver extraordinary learning experiences that nurture our students’ personal and academic development – and help them forge their own path to success.

We know that children learn best when they’re happy, supported, and inspired. We’re proud that 95% of our parents say their child is engaged and motivated by our teachers.

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  • OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

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Niki Meehan
Principal
Niki’s career spans 25 years and several countries. Prior to joining us, Niki was Principal at Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam. Niki has also held senior leadership positions at other Nord Anglia schools, where she successfully built vibrant, supportive school communities.
Niki Meehan, Principal

Niki has extensive leadership experience, with a career spanning more than 25 years and several countries. Prior to joining us, Niki was Principal at Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam. She has also held Principal and Headteacher positions at Nord Anglia schools in Jakarta, Shanghai, and Bratislava.

Niki is a strong believer in the benefits of an international education. She’s passionate about building learning environments that nurture each student’s talents, where everyone is empowered to be curious, creative, and take risks.

Originally from Scotland, Niki lives in Prague with her husband and springer spaniel, Canna. Her youngest daughter is a recent PBIS graduate who now studies at Stirling University, while her eldest is at Edinburgh University. Niki enjoys sports, particularly swimming, yoga and walking. She also likes to be creative and always has a crafting project on the go.

Niki’s qualifications include a MSc in Educational Leadership from Leicester University and a Bachelor of Education from Edinburgh University.

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Daniel Chmura
Finance and Operations Director
Daniel has been part of the NAE family since 2017 when he joined as the Regional Finance Manager for Europe before being appointed as the Finance and Operations Director for PBIS in 2024. Prior to that, Daniel worked for a Big4 audit firm and graduated in Finance from Leeds and Hull universities.
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Daniel Chmura

Daniel is also an ACCA qualified accountant with expertise in financial analysis, IFRS, financial management, and reporting. In his NAE regional role, he supported NAE schools in Europe on mergers and acquisitions, expansions, investment plans, as well as various operations projects. He was born in Slovakia, where he spent the early part of his life before moving to the UK for studies.

For the last 12 years, he has lived in the Czech Republic, just outside of Prague, where he enjoys nature, quality time with his family and pets, along with various DIY and crafting challenges that life in the countryside can offer.

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Paul Baker
Head of Kamýk Campus
After graduating from Oxford University, Paul gained teaching experience in the UK before joining PBIS in 2003. Paul was appointed Head of Kamýk Campus in 2017.
Paul Baker

Paul was appointed Head of Kamýk Campus in 2017. After graduating from Oxford University, he gained significant experience in the UK before joining PBIS as a teacher. Paul’s PBIS journey has taken him from the role of Deputy Head to our Head of Campus.

Paul is an avid Liverpool FC and Wigan RFC supporter, and enjoys running to keep fit. He also has three energetic sons who keep him busy!

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Paul Kurczij
Head of Vlastina Campus
Before his appointment as Head of Vlastina Campus, Paul gained a wealth of experience teaching both in the UK and internationally. Paul is passionate about international education and the global experiences we offer our children.
Paul Kurczij
Paul has a wealth of teaching experience, both in the UK and internationally. Before becoming Head of Vlastina Campus, Paul was Deputy Head, overseeing our curriculum, staff training, and professional development. 

Paul is passionate about international education and is proud of the cultural experiences and opportunities we offer our students. A teacher at heart, Paul enjoys getting into the classroom and delivering exceptional learning experiences. Paul is also a qualified Independent School Inspector.  

Away from PBIS, Paul likes to spend time with his family, keep fit, and play the guitar.
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David Lawlor
Head of Secondary and Libuš Campus
David is an experienced teacher and school leader who oversees our secondary academic programmes. David helps our students to fulfil their potential, ensuring they’re on the right pathways and that they achieve their goals.
David Lawlor
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, David completed his studies in England before becoming a computer business analyst. He then undertook his teacher training. Following a successful period as our Deputy Head of Secondary and IBDP Coordinator, David was appointed Head of Secondary with responsibilities across all three campuses. 

David leads our IGCSE and IBDP qualifications. He helps students to fulfil their personal and academic potential, ensuring they’re on the right pathways, monitoring their development, and guiding their progress. 
 
Outside of school, David enjoys spending time with his young family. He also plays football and goes running.
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Petra O'Leary
Head of Czech Programme
Petra joined PBIS in 2001. She leads our bilingual Czech curriculum programme, Česko Britská Základní Škola (ČBZŠ). Recognised across the country for its quality and diversity, Petra welcomed the programme's first students in 2004.
Petra O'Leary

After graduating from Charles University, Petra worked in a variety of international companies, which took her all over the world. She then decided to follow her passion to teach, joining PBIS in 2001.

Petra has made a huge impact here. Her leadership of our Czech curriculum programme, Česko Britská Základní Škola (ČBZŠ), ensures PBIS offers a unique ‘best of both’ bilingual school experience. The programme has achieved national acclaim for the quality and breadth of learning offered.

Away from school, Petra loves travelling and speaks several languages fluently. She also enjoys sport, in particular artistic gymnastics.

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Eva Svitáková
Admissions and Marketing Director
Eva joined us in 2017 as a parent and Admissions Manager. Appointed Admissions and Marketing Director in April 2019, Eva is the friendly, welcoming face you’ll meet when you first get in touch with us.
Eva Svitáková
After graduating from the Faculty of International Relations at the University of Economics in Prague and ESADE in Barcelona, Eva worked in construction and utility companies. She then moved to the Institute of Economic Studies at Charles University.  

Eva joined PBIS in 2017, both as a parent and our Admissions Manager. She became Admissions and Marketing Director in April 2019, and is the friendly, welcoming face you’ll meet when you first get in touch with us. 

In her free time, Eva enjoys yoga, good food, and being with her family.
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TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT HOME

TEACHER-LED TECHNOLOGY

At PBIS, we bring teaching and learning to life through the latest education technology (EdTech).

Our teachers embrace innovation in and outside the classroom, finding new ways to convey ideas and spark our students’ imaginations. This includes our Global Campus learning platform, where your child will connect with other Nord Anglia students around the world, collaborate on one-of-a-kind global projects, and immerse themselves in specially curated content from our world-leading partners, MIT, UNICEF, and The Juilliard School.

We continually invest in new technology, too, ensuring our students have the best facilities and equipment. This includes media suites, an iMac room, 3D printers, and state-of-the-art robotics equipment.

helping our teachers grow

Our teachers deliver exceptional learning experiences every day. It’s only right that we offer outstanding opportunities for them to develop and grow, too.

We encourage our teachers to hone their skills through training programmes on the award-winning Nord Anglia University platform. Alongside colleagues from across the world, our teachers study for further qualifications and complete hundreds of courses each year. This ensures they’re at the forefront of global educational trends.

While all our teachers are highly qualified, our subject-specialist STEAM and performing arts teachers benefit hugely from training, resources and mentoring from leading experts at MIT and The Juilliard School.

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exceptionally high standards

At PBIS, we’re incredibly proud of our teaching standards. Our highly qualified team have a wealth of experience in the UK and overseas. They all hold UK teacher status or equivalent and many have a Master’s degree. Every day, they deliver an extraordinary variety of exceptional learning experiences that ensure our children love coming to school.

To ensure quality, our teachers are regularly assessed against local and national benchmarks, as well as Nord Anglia’s stringent Quality Assurance Framework. Through rigorous background screening, a strong safeguarding policy, and criminal record checks, we make sure our students are safe and cared for at school.

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Our inspirational teachers deliver extraordinary learning experiences every day. Join our thriving school and you’ll nurture our students' growth and help them to unlock their full potential.
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