Kathryn King

Kathryn King is originally from the north-west of England. She began her teaching career in Devon before moving to the UAE in 2013 to broaden her experience and pursue new opportunities. Since then, she has been proud to work for GEMS Education, serving at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School and GEMS Founders School Dubai, where she further developed her passion for delivering high-quality, impactful education.

At the heart of her teaching philosophy is a commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity and empower children to become independent, lifelong learners. She believes that success stems from a supportive, respectful environment built on a foundation of encouragement, high expectations, and a culture where every child feels

valued. Kathryn is passionate about fostering resilience in learners, encouraging them to take risks, embrace challenges, and see mistakes as opportunities for growth.

Throughout her career, she has held a range of leadership roles, including Head of Science, Assistant Headteacher, and Senior Assistant Principal. In these positions, she has been privileged to lead school improvement across many areas, including wellbeing, assessment, data, innovation, and vocational education. Kathryn holds a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and is a Senior Mental Health Lead for International Schools. Wellbeing is at the core of her leadership philosophy, and she is committed to ensuring that it remains a priority in all educational settings.

Outside of school, Kathryn enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and learning new skills. Her hobbies include playing the piano, astronomy, and flying small planes.

She is incredibly excited to be joining GEMS Metropole School Motor City and looks forward to working alongside such an amazing and inspiring team.