Daniel Berry
Mr Berry joined Harrow International School Qianhai Shenzhen in 2023 after many successful years leading schools in the United Kingdom. Before joining Harrow Mr Berry was Head Master of Kirkham Grammar School, an independent day and boarding school and a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC), the professional association of the world’s leading Independent schools. At the same time, he was also a member of the HMC panel on inspection.
Jennifer Buster
Ms Jennifer Buster joined Harrow International School Shenzhen Qianhai in 2026 as Senior Deputy Head, bringing more than twenty years of experience in education and school leadership across the United Kingdom and China. Before joining Harrow, she was Deputy Head at Dulwich College Shanghai. Previously, she held senior leadership positions in high-performing schools in London and within international education in Guangzhou.
Ms Buster holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Warwick. Having spent much of her formative years in Singapore, she is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Before entering education, she enjoyed a successful career in business and later completed her PGCE in London. Ms Buster has extensive experience in curriculum development, assessment, academic standards and whole-school improvement. Her educational philosophy combines intellectual ambition with a strong commitment to holistic education, ensuring that every pupil is known, supported and encouraged to fulfil their potential.
Outside school, Ms Buster is joined in Shenzhen by her husband, Gavin. She is also the proud mother of five sons, all based in the United Kingdom and now forging their own paths as they begin their professional careers.
James Berry
James Berry joined Harrow International School Shenzhen Qianhai in August 2020 as Founding Head of Pre-Prep and, after also serving as Head of Lower School, is now Deputy Head (Whole School). He brings over 20 years of international educational experience, having held teaching and leadership positions in Japan, the United Kingdom, and China.
After graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Geography, James began his teaching career in Japan, where he worked for three years. Returning to the United Kingdom, he completed his Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Prior to joining Harrow Shenzhen, James served for four years as Deputy Head Teacher of a large inner-London primary school, building extensive expertise in curriculum development, school improvement, staff development, and pastoral leadership.
James holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Coaching and Mentoring Practice and the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). He is also a Fellow of the National College of Education and a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Passionate about leadership development and continuous improvement, James believes in empowering others through coaching and professional learning, supporting teams to achieve excellence while fostering wellbeing and professional growth.
