Laurence David Skelding
Humanities Teacher / Senior Educator / Academic Leader
Experienced teacher with 33 years in British and international schools with much still to offer. Currently 60 years old, specialising in The Humanities and English. Proven leadership as Department Head and School Principal, with expertise in curriculum development, pastoral care and exam management.
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Work Experience
Teacher of History KS3, IGCSE, and IB DP
British School Istanbul
2025 — PresentCurrentIstanbul, Turkiye
- Teach History to KS3, IGCSE, and IB DP students
- Deliver curriculum to engage students with diversified instructional strategies in an all ability context
Teacher of History, Geography and Global Perspectives
NAIS Pudong
2022 — 2025Shanghai
- Taught History, Geography and Global Perspectives to IGCSE and IB DP students with a 100% pass rate in IGCSE History A*-B
- Achieved a 100% pass rate in IB History HL Level 6 for students
- Led MUN and extra curricular activities
Teacher of English and Social Studies
NAS Ningbo
2021 — 2022Fenghua
- Delivered English and Social Studies curriculum at KS3 and KS4 level
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs in an accredited IB and CIE school
Director of Studies / Exams Officer, Teacher of Geography and History
RDFZ King's College School
2018 — 2021Hangzhou
- Directed studies and managed exams for an IGCSE and A Level British Curriculum school
- Taught Geography and History to a student body of 300
- Coordinated academic programs and examination processes
School Principal, Teacher of English, Geography and History
Krabi International School
2017 — 2018Thailand
- Served as School Principal overseeing UK Curriculum and Cambridge Checkpoint programs
- Taught English, Geography and History to a cohort of 120 students
- Managed school operations and curriculum development
Lead Teacher of Social Studies and English Language Arts
The International School of Sanya
2015 — 2017Sanya
- Led Social Studies and English Language Arts instruction in an Alberta Curriculum school
- Delivered CIE Accredited IGCSE curriculum to 100 students
Head of House / Teacher in Charge of History and Business Studies / English Teacher
The British School of Nanjing
2013 — 2015Nanjing
- Managed house activities and pastoral care for 300 students
- Led History and Business Studies teaching and English instruction
- Planned and led school expeditions.
Member of Senior Leadership Team / Head of Humanities / Teacher of History
British Overseas School
2012 — 2013Karachi
- Led Humanities department overseeing curricula across Key Stages
- Mentored staff and provided pastoral support in a British Curriculum school
- Managed History teaching and academic leadership
Head of History / 6th Form Tutor / Teacher of History and Geography
Harrow International School
2008 — 2012Beijing
- Headed History department and taught History and Geography to 400 students
- Managed academic performance and student outcomes resulting in a 20% increase in exam results
- Served as 6th Form tutor in a British Curriculum school accredited by CIE / Edexcel
Skills
Classroom ManagementStudent Assessment and EvaluationDifferentiated InstructionCommunication SkillsPastoral CareCurriculum DesignStaff Mentoring
Education
Bachelor of Arts, History
Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge
A Levels, English Literature, History, Political Science
Bradford Grammar School
Certifications
CIE ESL Course Accreditation
ESL Teaching Accreditation April 2007
PGCE (QTS)
Department for Education
References
Russell Gunnell
Deputy Director · British School Istanbul
Current Line Manager
[email protected] · +90 0212 202 70 27
Dan Guiney
Head of History · Reigate Grammar School Kuala Lumpur
Former Line Manager NAIS Pudong
[email protected] · +60 3-9051 8888
Robert McKnight
Head of Secondary English · ISA Wuhan
Former Line Manager NAS Ningbo
[email protected] · (86) 18818871627
Languages
English
Native