Nick Rees is originally from Bath but was educated in Singapore and Germany before returning to the UK for university and teacher training. After teaching in a state primary and a preparatory school he worked in a British Forces primary school in Germany.
In 1987 Nick moved to London and started teaching pupils with SpLD.
Nick was promoted to Director of Studies and then Deputy Principal when he studied for the NPQH, before becoming Principal. In September 2005 Nick became Head of Abingdon House, taking pupils at a much earlier age, this early intervention being vital.