ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/27
Mr. Cook was born in the south of England and has taught in several different countries, bringing with him extensive experience in science education. He holds a degree in Physics and is dedicated to helping students achieve both academic success and personal growth throughout their school journey.
He is passionate about making science accessible and engaging for all learners, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and resilience in the classroom. Alongside teaching, he enjoys running student enrichment programmes and mentoring students applying to universities around the world.
Outside of school, Mr. Cook enjoys fitness, travel, and technology. He has a keen interest in educational innovation and enjoys exploring ways to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Mr Cook can be contacted directly via email: cook.g@dbsbangkok.ac.th
Mrs Cavill is a highly experienced art teacher with over 20 years of teaching in secondary schools in the UK and the US. She specialises in painting and printmaking and has taught GCSE, A-Level, and the IB Diploma Programme. She holds a BA in Art from Oxford Brookes University and a PGCE in Secondary Art and Design from the Institute of Education, UCL.
She has held leadership roles including Head of Creative Arts, Head of Department, and Head of Year. Passionate about helping students develop their creative voice, she values art’s role in fostering confidence and critical thinking.
Now based in Thailand with her husband and two children, Ms Cavill is dedicated to supporting her students both personally and academically.
The first point of call should be your child’s Form Tutor. They can be contacted directly via email: cavill.n@dbsbangkok.ac.th
With a Bachelor of Arts in English, specialising in Drama, from Curtin University in Perth, Australia, Mr Robert Smith developed a deep appreciation for literature and the performing arts. He later pursued a Graduate Diploma in Education at Edith Cowan University, also in Perth, where he refined his teaching skills and classroom practice in preparation for a career in education.
With over 20 years of experience teaching Drama, Mr Smith has inspired students through performance and creativity in a variety of school settings. He has held several leadership positions, overseeing departments and faculties, and contributing to curriculum development, staff mentoring, and the creation of inclusive, student-centred learning environments. His professional interests include performance-based learning, arts integration, and fostering creative expression in the classroom.
Beyond his professional work, he enjoys an active lifestyle that includes regular gym training, cycling, and golf. These pursuits provide a healthy balance to his professional life and reflect his commitment to personal wellbeing, discipline, and perseverance—values he also brings into his approach to teaching.
The first point of call should be your child’s Form Tutor. They can be contacted directly via email: smith.r@dbsbangkok.ac.th
Mrs Maitland has a wealth of experience as a Sixth Form tutor, specialising in Sixth Form pathways and pastoral support.
The first point of call should be your child’s Form Tutor. They can be contacted directly via email: maitland.e@dbsbangkok.ac.th