Our Educators

Anthony Coles joins NLCS (Singapore) as Director, bringing more than three decades of international educational leadership across Australia, Europe and Asia. Throughout his career, he has been recognised for leading high-performing schools, cultivating collaborative cultures, and creating learning environments where students are empowered to excel both academically and personally.

Prior to joining NLCS (Singapore), Anthony served as Head of College at Dulwich College Beijing, one of Asia's leading international schools. There, he led a community of over 1,600 students and 350 staff, championing a broad range of initiatives that advanced teaching and learning, student wellbeing, sustainability, educational technology and future-focused learning, while sustaining excellent academic outcomes alongside a vibrant co-curricular programme.

A firm believer that outstanding education extends well beyond the classroom, Anthony has strengthened strong partnerships between schools, universities, industry and local communities, creating authentic opportunities that enrich students' learning and prepare them for an increasingly interconnected world. His approach to leadership places equal importance on academic ambition, personal growth, wellbeing and responsible global citizenship.

As the Director of NLCS (Singapore), Anthony is committed to building on the school's strong foundations and longstanding traditions, working closely with students, staff and families to further strengthen its culture of excellence while shaping the next chapter of its continued growth and success.

Mrs McCabe-Arnold joins us from Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School, where she has been Headteacher since 2022. She brings over 20 years of experience in both UK and international schools, including senior leadership roles at Queen’s College Preparatory School in London, The Granville School in Kent, and The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi.

She graduated from the University of Leicester with a degree in American Studies, and later completed a Master’s in Education from Liverpool Hope University as well as holding the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).

Mrs McCabe-Arnold is known for her warm, collaborative leadership and her commitment to high academic standards, excellent pastoral care, and a rich co-curricular life.

Mrs Richardson brings nearly thirty years of experience in education, including senior leadership roles at The Perse School in Cambridge and, most recently, as Head of Mount House School in London.

She has a proven track record of developing high-performing teams, driving academic standards, and enhancing pastoral structures, as well as developing opportunities for student growth outside the classroom.

She graduated from the University of Kent with a degree in History and completed her PGCE at Christchurch College, Canterbury. She also holds the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership.

With a passion for holistic education, Mrs Richardson has led extensive enrichment programmes and is deeply committed to supporting students as individuals.

Anthony Coles joins NLCS (Singapore) as Director, bringing more than three decades of international educational leadership across Australia, Europe and Asia. Throughout his career, he has been recognised for leading high-performing schools, cultivating collaborative cultures, and creating learning environments where students are empowered to excel both academically and personally.

Prior to joining NLCS (Singapore), Anthony served as Head of College at Dulwich College Beijing, one of Asia's leading international schools. There, he led a community of over 1,600 students and 350 staff, championing a broad range of initiatives that advanced teaching and learning, student wellbeing, sustainability, educational technology and future-focused learning, while sustaining excellent academic outcomes alongside a vibrant co-curricular programme.

A firm believer that outstanding education extends well beyond the classroom, Anthony has strengthened strong partnerships between schools, universities, industry and local communities, creating authentic opportunities that enrich students' learning and prepare them for an increasingly interconnected world. His approach to leadership places equal importance on academic ambition, personal growth, wellbeing and responsible global citizenship.

As the Director of NLCS (Singapore), Anthony is committed to building on the school's strong foundations and longstanding traditions, working closely with students, staff and families to further strengthen its culture of excellence while shaping the next chapter of its continued growth and success.

Mrs McCabe-Arnold joins us from Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School, where she has been Headteacher since 2022. She brings over 20 years of experience in both UK and international schools, including senior leadership roles at Queen’s College Preparatory School in London, The Granville School in Kent, and The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi.

She graduated from the University of Leicester with a degree in American Studies, and later completed a Master’s in Education from Liverpool Hope University as well as holding the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).

Mrs McCabe-Arnold is known for her warm, collaborative leadership and her commitment to high academic standards, excellent pastoral care, and a rich co-curricular life. 

Mrs Richardson brings nearly thirty years of experience in education, including senior leadership roles at The Perse School in Cambridge and, most recently, as Head of Mount House School in London.

She has a proven track record of developing high-performing teams, driving academic standards, and enhancing pastoral structures, and she has led multiple schools through successful inspections.

She graduated from the University of Kent with a degree in History and completed her PGCE at Christchurch College, Canterbury. She also holds the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership.

With a passion for holistic education, Mrs Richardson has led extensive enrichment programmes and is deeply committed to supporting students as individuals.

Matt is an experienced leader in international education having taught in the UK, Italy, Hong Kong and El Salvador. In his most recent role he has been Head of Secondary in El Salvador and he has a history of success in a wide range of middle and senior leadership roles. He has a BA in Geography from the University of Manchester, an MA in International Education, and recently completed the UK's NPQH qualification for senior leadership.

Laurence studied International History and International Politics at the University of Sheffield. He also has a PGCE from the University of Oxford, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the Open University, and an NPQH from the Institute of Education at University College London. Laurence spent the first 7 years of his career teaching History at a school in Oxfordshire in the UK where he was also Head of History and Head of Year. This was followed by 10 years at the English College in Prague. For 8 of those years, Laurence was the Deputy Head (Pastoral).

Since qualifying with a First Class Degree in Education from the University of Winchester, Sophie has held a range of teaching and leadership roles in UK primary schools. She served for three years as the Principal of a successful and thriving primary school in Hampshire, where she demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to educational excellence. Sophie has extensive experience in safeguarding and has been a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the past six years. She is well-versed in complex multi-agency collaboration and holds formal qualifications in Safer Recruitment and the NPQSL from the QTL awarding board. As a trained Cognitive Behavioural Approach practitioner, Sophie is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive school culture for all learners.