Grammar School

Rajeev Sharma

Position

Head of School

Qualification abbreviations

Master of Professional Studies (hons) in Education University of Auckland / PGCE University of Nottingham / BSc (hons) University of Derby

Profile

Having a background in engineering and training, an ability in Mathematics and curiosity to learn Raj Sharma trained as a secondary teacher in the UK. He has over 20 years’ experience in education, including more than 10 years in school leadership roles in New Zealand and internationally, where he has developed a deep understanding of various curricula including Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. Whilst studying for his Masters, Raj also embarked on a rigorous programme of academic and professional development with a focus on school leadership. He has an intrinsic love for education, driven by his passion to guide students to be great people, and exceptional at what they do as lifelong learners in an inclusive environment, connecting with students from diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds. Raj is adept at translating school mission statements into actionable strategies, and his expertise extends to building leadership capacity, effective teaching methods, professional development, coaching, mentoring, curriculum design, and quality assurance.

Teaching areas

  • Mathematics (Calculus and Statistics)