Springfields School · Alijah Kotla
Dr. Yakhub Mohammed
Leadership with vision. Learning with purpose.
An experienced academic leader committed to strong school systems, curriculum quality, teacher development and learning environments where every student feels motivated and supported.
- Doctorate in Education Administration & Leadership
- Master’s Degree
- Academic Leader
- Researcher
- Quality Assurance
Dr. Yakhub Mohammed is an experienced academic leader with a strong background in school management, curriculum development and educational quality assurance. With a doctorate in Education Administration and Leadership and a master’s degree in the same field, he has spent several years leading academic operations and strengthening teaching–learning practices across schools.
He most recently served as Academic Head at an international school in Jeddah, where he led academic operations, strengthened teaching and learning practices, guided curriculum alignment and oversaw accreditation processes.
With a deep commitment to student success and school growth, Dr. Yakhub strives to create an environment where every learner feels motivated, empowered and supported.
A clear academic direction
Building a culture of continuous improvement
His leadership focuses on aligning people, curriculum and school systems around better teaching, stronger learning outcomes and shared responsibility.
Collaborative school culture
Encouraging educators to work together, exchange practice and contribute to a school environment built on trust and collective growth.
Teacher development
Guiding teachers through continuous professional development that strengthens instructional quality and classroom impact.
Student achievement
Maintaining high academic expectations while ensuring learners feel supported, capable and motivated to progress.
Academic stewardship
Strengthening every layer of the learning system
His experience spans the connected academic responsibilities required to maintain quality across a growing school environment.
School management
Leading academic operations with clarity, accountability and a consistent focus on institutional improvement.
Curriculum alignment
Connecting curriculum expectations, classroom planning and assessment practice to meaningful learning outcomes.
Instructional strategy
Improving teaching approaches through observation, professional dialogue and evidence-informed development.
Quality assurance
Supporting accreditation processes and maintaining the high academic standards expected across the school.
Evidence-led school improvement
Research translated into better practice
Dr. Yakhub has conducted research on educational leadership, teacher professional development and their direct influence on student achievement.
His doctoral research explored the impact of continuous professional development on instructional quality and student performance, contributing to evidence-based approaches in teacher training and school improvement.
- Educational leadership
- Teacher development
- Instructional quality
- Student performance
- School improvement
National and international engagement
Recognised for visionary educational leadership
Dr. Yakhub actively represents the education sector at national and international conferences. His contributions have received the following recognition.
Visionary Leader in Education Sector Award
Sustainable Education Pioneer Award
A learner-centred vision
Motivated learners. Empowered educators.
Dr. Yakhub’s approach places student success at the centre of school growth. By combining disciplined systems, strong values, professional learning and high academic expectations, he seeks to create the conditions in which both students and educators can flourish.
His leadership at Springfields School, Alijah Kotla, continues this commitment to progressive practice, academic excellence and a supportive school community.