Zoubiya Ahmed NPQEL FCCT 
Zoubiya is an award-winning educational advisor with a passion for effective school improvement in UK and international schools. With a solid background education, Zoubiya has established herself as a trusted authority in the field. Her career journey showcases her commitment to enhancing educational standards and driving positive change within and across schools. Zoubiya has experience in educational advisory, leadership development and coaching, governance, inspection and quality assurance, pedagogy, stakeholder engagement and meeting the needs of learners. She is an SME to ministries of education, edtech firms, big-3 consulting firms and school owners.

In January 2025, Zoubiya was recognised by ISC Research as a top 20 'person of influence' in education accolade and she is also doctoral candidate at UCL IOE. Her school leadership expertise is evident from her successful tenures at all levels, including executive principalship and senior leadership in the UK and internationally. Her hands-on approach, coupled with her strategic creativity, have resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes and overall school performance in a range of school contexts. Zoubiya's impact has been recognised by University College London, the Mayor of London, LinkedIn, the NEU and the Chartered College of Teaching.

Zoubiya has an astute eye and an authentic voice that is celebrated by educators. She regularly writes, features on podcasts and is invited to share her sector insights at international conferences and events.