MR. Luke Bartlett
Mr Bartlett grew up in southeast England, attending state schools before winning an academic scholarship to Harrow School in London. He studied Chemistry at Oxford University and after a fourth year of research into physical & theoretical chemistry, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Physical Sciences. He spent a year as an organ scholar and professional musician before studying at Cambridge University for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
With over 20 years in teaching and leadership roles in prestigious schools in the UK, Mr Bartlett brings deep experience of high academic standards in institutions renowned for holistic education, outstanding music, and full boarding. He is an Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate, a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and currently serves as Deputy Head Academic of The King’s School, Canterbury, possibly the oldest school in the world, which was recently judged by Carfax Education and Tatler Schools Guide 2024 as one of the top UK boarding schools alongside Harrow. As an Old Harrovian he will bring a rich understanding of Harrow’s heritage and values to his role, which he takes up in January 2025.
Ms. ELISE LI
Ms. Li graduated from the University of Sunderland with a master’s degree in International Education and holds a Chinese English Teaching Certificate and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). With more than 10 years’ experience of teaching and management in international and bilingual schools, she has led the establishment of a bilingual secondary school and a Sixth-form center as a founding member. Before taking up the position of Chinese Principal at Harrow Zhuhai, she was Assistant Principal at a bilingual school in a highly regarded education group in Shanghai. She considers herself privileged to have worked in an IBDP school, an A-level school and bilingual schools in and outside Shanghai, gaining understanding, knowledge and appreciation from both international education and Chinese education in the context of ongoing transformation in private schools in China.
Ms. Li will be overseeing the development of bilingual education, teaching and learning, and community relations. She is very proud to be a member of the Harrow family and is committed to embedding the world-class Harrow education and its legacy of education excellence in the academically rigorous Chinese education. She is looking forward to building a vibrant learning community together with a passionate team of educators in Harrow Zhuhai to provide premium bilingual bicultural learning experiences for students and families in the Greater Bay Area.
Ms. Kirsty Lowery
A graduate of the University of Salford, Ms. Kirsty Lowery holds a PGCE from Nottingham University. With great enthusiasm for teaching and pastoral care, Ms. Kirsty Lowery has held senior positions in schools in the UK and in many renowned international schools across Asia, recently at Harrow Hong Kong. Ms. Kirsty Lowery’s teaching career spans over 27 years in which she has developed strong dedication and commitment, as an educational leader, helping students of all abilities achieve their full potential. She seeks to make a positive contribution to the learning experience of young people enabling them to take their place as good moral citizens in a 21st century society.
MR. jACK BENSTEAD
Mr Benstead is a Primary Education specialist, graduating from Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, UK. He is a founding member of the Harrow Zhuhai community and is especially committed to the holistic development of our Lower School students. He has taught across the primary school phase, both in China and the UK, and has extensive experience within school leadership and development.
Mr Benstead’s philosophy of education is based upon enabling success for all, utilizing innovative and engaging teaching and learning strategies to ensure that children are motivated to learn whilst building confidence in bilingual language acquisition. Pupil wellbeing and pastoral care is of paramount importance to Mr Benstead, and he believes that a happy young learner leads to a successful life-long learner. He aims to cultivate young leaders who are resilient, independent and aspirational to ensure that they experience educational excellence and are ready for the challenges of an ever-evolving world.
