Horizon English School Town Square Strengthens Founding Leadership Team in Dubai

Horizon English School Town Square, a new British curriculum all-through school set to open in Dubai, has announced two key leadership appointments as it builds its founding team ahead of launch.

The school has appointed Charlotte Grieves as Head of Primary and Lewis Hammill as Head of Secondary, strengthening its academic leadership structure from day one.

Experienced Leadership to Shape a New School Community

The appointments bring together two senior educators with extensive experience across the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, both of whom have held leadership roles in high-performing British curriculum schools.

Their combined expertise is expected to support the development of a coherent all-through learning environment focused on academic excellence, student wellbeing and strong school culture.

Charlotte Grieves Appointed Head of Primary

Charlotte Grieves joins Horizon English School Town Square with more than 20 years of experience in education, including senior leadership roles across leading British curriculum schools in the UAE.

She is currently Head of Prep at Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, part of the Cognita group, where she has contributed to strong inspection outcomes and helped establish a high-performing primary culture.

Her experience includes more than 15 years in the UAE and participation in over ten inspection cycles, with expertise in curriculum design, school improvement and leadership development.

“It is a privilege to join the team at Horizon English School Town Square at such an exciting time. I want to work together to build a primary environment where children feel safe, motivated and genuinely supported, one where high expectations go hand in hand with kindness, and every child has the chance to flourish.”

Charlotte Grieves,Head of Prep at Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai

Lewis Hammill Appointed Head of Secondary

Lewis Hammill brings 14 years of experience in education, including a decade in senior leadership roles across the UK and UAE.

He joins from a leading British curriculum school in Dubai, where he served as Deputy Head of Secondary, contributing to sustained academic improvement and high performance outcomes, including GCSE results within the top 1 percent nationally and A Level performance within the top 10 percent internationally.

His expertise includes curriculum development, assessment strategy and leadership capacity building.

Speaking on his appointment, Lewis Hammill said:

“The opportunity to help shape a secondary school from its inception is both exciting and genuinely meaningful. Our focus will be on establishing a culture defined by high expectations, strong relationships and a clear sense of purpose, ensuring students are well prepared for both academic success and life beyond school.”

Building an All-through British Curriculum School

Together, the two leaders will oversee the development of a fully aligned primary and secondary experience, ensuring continuity in learning, culture and academic standards.

Nick Hart, Principal of Horizon English School Town Square, said:

“For families, the quality of leadership is fundamental. Charlotte and Lewis are both exceptional in their fields, bringing not only experience, but sound judgement, integrity and a clear commitment to delivering the very best for every child. Their appointment ensures that our school will open with both strength and purpose.”

Facilities and Vision for the New Campus

The new campus will build on the 35-year legacy of Horizon English School, offering a British education within a connected and inclusive community in the Town Square district.

Facilities will include 1,260 sqm of premium sports and arts spaces accessible to both students and the wider community, along with a Design and Innovation Hub focused on hands-on, interdisciplinary learning and real-world problem solving.

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