THE School

Senior Leadership Team​

Mr Aaron Lennon

Mr Aaron Lennon

Headmaster of Harrow Chongqing

Mr Aaron Lennon has around 30 years of Headship and senior leadership experience in the UK and China, having graduated from the University of Nottingham and the University College London with an MBA (Educational Leadership), followed by a PGCE from West London Institute, Brunel University and a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).  

Ms Judy Kong

Ms Judy Kong

Chinese Principal of Harrow Chongqing

Ms Judy Kong holds a master degree in TESOL from Teachers College, Columbia University, an MBA from CEIBS and is currently pursuing a DBA at the HELP University in Malaysia. She worked once as the community service area leader of IB program and initiated the AP program and A Level project at a top local school. Twenty years’ experience in teaching and international education has given Ms Kong in-depth understanding of international curriculum and education.  

Mr Daniel Irvine

Mr Daniel Irvine

Co-Head of Upper School

Mr Irvine has over 14 years’ experience in English teaching, educational leadership and English language assessment. He previously held the role of Head of English at a high achieving London private school and Principal Examiner for Pearson Test of English (Global) and assessing for AQA, Edexcel, IB & CIE examinations. Mr Irvine holds a postgraduate qualification in English teaching from University College London (UCL), an IPCSL (International Professional Certificate in School Leadership) and NPQLT (National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching) from UCL Institute of Education. Mr Irvine has a track record of high educational outcomes for students and gaining places at prestigious universities.  

Ms Grace Zhou

Ms Grace Zhou

Co-Head of Upper School

Mrs Grace Zhou has been teaching Chinese for over 20 years. She has served as Class Tutor, Chinese Teacher, Young Pioneers Counsellor, Moral Education Director in public schools and bilingual schools in China. Her track records are proven by her personal honours including “Chongqing Most Beautiful Teacher”, “Chongqing Excellent Young Pioneers Instructor”, “Regional Primary School Chinese Backbone Teacher”, “District Excellent Teacher” and “Regional Top Ten Most Beautiful Teachers”. She has also won many awards in the municipal level class competitions and participated in the compilation of national subjects and several teaching monographs. 

Mr Nicholas Bury

Mr Nicholas Bury

Head of Lower School

Mr. Bury is from the UK and has over 15 years of experience leading primary, secondary and all-through schools to success across the UK, Vietnam, China, and Thailand. Mr. Bury brings a wealth of international expertise. Since gaining a PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University, he has also achieved the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership. Mr. Bury has also led his previous schools to notable accreditations. His strategic use of technology resulted in an award at the Education Business Awards and saw students invited to Buckingham Palace in London after winning a national technology development competition. Mr. Bury has a strong belief that if a child is in an environment where they are happy and comfortable, both at home and at school, then it will act as a solid foundation and driver for their learning.