Inside Dubai College: Culture, Leadership, And Kindness With Tomas Duckling

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Dubai College headmaster Tomas Duckling to explore how a top school stays kind, rigorous, and human. From Watford roots and boarding school leadership to distributed decision-making and no emails after hours, Tom shares how he protects culture while moving forward. • DC’s calm culture, high standards, and strict boundaries on after-hours email • From Brunei and Switzerland to Dubai: lessons from boarding and international schools • Reputation, demand for places, and misconceptions • Transitioning from deputy to head: decision-making and accountability • Trusted autonomy and distributed leadership to grow future leaders • Tradition with innovation: de-implementation to free teachers for learning • Family life, music, travel goals, and simple joys that keep the balance • Stoicism, humility, and values that shape leadership choices • A turnaround framework: philosophy, people, process Support the show Teach Middle East Magazine is the premier platform for educators and the entire education sector in the Middle East and beyond. Our vision is to equip educators with the materials and tools they need to function optimally in and out of the classroom. We provide a space for educators to connect and find inspiration, resources, and forums to enhance their teaching techniques, methodologies, and personal development. We connect education suppliers and service providers to the people who make the buying decisions in schools. Visit our website Tweet us:

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This episode was published on Oct 19, 2025.

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