Deirdre Grimshaw

Bed (Hons) Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

(NPQH) National Professional Qualification for Headship, UK 

Deirdre began her career in Ireland, where she taught for four years. She then moved overseas, teaching in Kuwait, South Korea, and Malaysia, before moving to Vietnam in 2014.

Prior to her current role as Headteacher, Deirdre has held a variety of leadership roles, including Key Stage 2 Leader, Head of Curriculum, and Deputy Headteacher. She worked at the Junior Campus as Deputy Headteacher, the Headteacher before moving to the Early Years and Infant Campus in August 2023.  Passionate about the benefits of a truly international education, Deirdre champions innovative and exciting ways to learn and creating environments for both teachers and students to flourish. 

Deirdre has completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and the Nord Anglia Aspiring Principal Leadership Programme (APLP). She’s also a certified BSO Inspector and CIS Accreditation Evaluator and has taken part in several accreditation team visits to various schools.

Married with two sons one in university and one completing his final year at BIS, Deirdre loves spending time with her family, as well as travelling to new places. She also loves to bake and read and enjoys swimming and walking.