Ola Jeph - NPQH

Visionary, results-driven educational leader with 17 years of UK, US, and UAE experience.

Proven track record in school improvement, instructional leadership, and curriculum innovation across international settings.

Well-versed in UAE inspection frameworks, with a consistent history of raising outcomes and cultivating inclusive, high-performance school cultures.

MBA, University of Warwick (UK).

NPQH, University College London (awarded by the UK Department for Education).

TAALEEM

Ras Al Khaimah Aug 2024 - Present

Team Head of Teaching, Learning, Assessment & School Improvement

Strategic Instructional Leadership | Talent Development | Inclusive Education

• Provided leadership for the strategy and quality assurance of teaching, learning, and assessment across Primary, strengthening consistency and raising expectations school‑wide.
• Directed SEF evidence gathering and impact reviews; led inspection readiness aligned to UAE frameworks, contributing to improved compliance and clearer post‑inspection improvement cycles.
• Designed and embedded data‑informed intervention systems using formative and summative analytics, reducing attainment gaps and accelerating progress across core subjects.
• Set strategic direction for curriculum coherence, differentiation, and progression, enabling more effective cross‑phase collaboration and improved continuity of learning.
• Enhanced inclusion and well‑being through targeted support and individualised behaviour systems, resulting in improved engagement and high expectations for all learners, including students of determination.
• Supported operational leadership through timetabling, staffing coordination, and parent communication, contributing to smoother daily operations and more efficient resource allocation. 

GEMS WESTMINSTER

Ras Al Khaimah

Sep 2022 - Jul 2024

Head of Primary Curriculum, Data, Assessment& Reporting

Curriculum Innovation | Data-Informed School Improvement | Stakeholder Engagement

• Led the Primary curriculum strategy, ensuring alignment with British and MoE standards and securing vertical and horizontal progression across all phases.
• Designed and implemented the whole‑school assessment framework, strengthening the reliability of internal data and ensuring alignment with SDP priorities and inspection expectations. 
• Introduced a consistent feedback model resulting in a 35% uplift in academic performance across Primary.
• Led stakeholder communication with teachers, SLT, and parents; delivered clear, actionable reporting dashboards and progress updates.
• Supported curriculum and assessment resource planning, ensuring cost‑effective allocation and measurable impact on teaching, learning, and student achievement. 

GEMS WESTMINSTER

Ras Al Khaimah

Aug 2019 - Sep 2022

Director of Learning KS2 / Data and Assessment Lead

Instructional Leadership | Digital Leadership | Professional Development

• Led KS2 instructional strategy and QA, aligning pedagogy with school priorities and external standards.
• Established robust data triangulation systems (CAT4, PTM, NGRT) and progress‑review cycles, enabling evidence‑based curriculum adaptation and staffing decisions that strengthened attainment outcomes. 
• Delivered whole‑school professional learning in data literacy, formative assessment, and learning analytics; coaching cycles resulted in 85% of teachers improving their assessment practice and feedback effectiveness, leading to more accurate and impactful use of data.
• Advanced EdTech integration to personalise learning and surface insights for targeted interventions.

GEMS WESTMINSTER

Ras Al Khaimah

Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

Leader of Learning - Year 3

Operational Leadership | Inclusive Education | Behaviour for Learning

• Led academic, pastoral, and operational performance for the year group, strengthening teaching consistency and improving pupil progress through effective observation, appraisal, and targeted support.
• Championed inclusion (SEN/EAL) with coordinated intervention planning; ensured robust safeguarding practices.
• Recognised with the Mariamma Varkey Award for Inspirational and Outstanding Teaching, reflecting high‑impact practice and contribution to whole‑school improvement.

VOITH, GERMANY

Lagos

May 2008 - Jul 2017

Operations Management

Organisational Management | Stakeholder Partnerships | Digital Education Initiatives

• Led education‑focused CSR programmes, improving school infrastructure and technology use in partnership with public sector stakeholders.
• Managed risk assessments, stakeholder relations, and training initiatives for blended learning and EdTech adoption.
• Secured partnerships to deploy classroom technologies across multiple schools.

HOUSE ON THE ROCK

London

Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

Administration Manager

• Oversaw administrative operations, resource allocation, and process optimisation, improving service quality and operational efficiency.
• Delivered coaching and mentoring to enhance staff capability and well‑being, resulting in stronger team performance and improved service responsiveness.

 

NPQH

UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE LONDON (AWARDED BY THE UKDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION)

2024

PGCEi

LIVERPOOLJOHN MOORESUNIVERSITY, UK

2023

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

UNIVERSITYOF WARWICK, UK

2017

Bachelor of Accounting

UNIVERSITYOF ADOEKITI, NIGERIA

2006