Thomas Byrne has taught in UK Independent schools and internationally for 10 years. He comes to Surval from Dulwich College Suzhou, in China, where he has worked as Head of English since 2017. Prior to teaching in China he was a Head of Year and Teacher of English at Stockport Grammar School and St Bede's College in the UK. He arrives at Surval to take up the position of Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessment, drawing on his experience as a teacher and examiner at A Level, IGCSE and IB. Thomas is particularly enthusiastic to promote education as a tool to enhance the self-esteem,
achievement and future prospects of all students.