Ian Battersby

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Industrial Economics, University of Nottingham, UK

PGCE (Primary Education with Maths), St. Luke’s College, University of Exeter, UK

NPQH, National College for School Leadership, UK

Having qualified in 1990, Ian spent three years teaching in England before an eight-year stint in international schools in Sudan and Turkey. After returning to the UK, Ian took on a management position with responsibility for ICT at Ecclesall Junior School in Sheffield. He subsequently joined Greenhill Primary School, also in Sheffield, as Deputy Head Teacher in 2007.

Ian is married to Sarah. Their three children have all graduated from BIS and returned to the UK to continue their education.  He enjoys both watching and taking part in a variety of sports, particularly running, triathlons, and golf. He loves learning and continues to relish the opportunities that living and working in Vietnam offer.