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James Wilkins
Head of Year 3
I joined GEMS Wellington International School in August 2021
as a Year 4 Class Teacher having previously been a Head of Year at another
premium school within Dubai. With 12 years of teaching experience, I am
currently entering my 9th year in the United Arab Emirates with my earlier
postings being in the United Kingdom.
I began my teaching career in Essex, in the South-East of the UK, having
previously delivered the PE curriculum as a Sports Coach in London. I have
always taken pride in how much my students love coming to school - my
classrooms are always active, challenging and full of laughter.
I believe in providing an inspiring education where children to do not feel constrained or fearful; they are encouraged to take risks and be bold in their ideas and decision-making. Students who care about their education will relish the challenge of taking ownership of their learning and will stand the best chance of becoming global citizens.