Category: Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

Anthony Hamilton brings extensive experience in leading and improving schools in both the United Kingdom and internationally. With substantial senior leadership experience and a proven track record of delivering sustained whole school improvement, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to educational excellence, strategic leadership and school effectiveness across a wide range of educational settings.

During twelve years as a Headmaster in England, he led a school from National Challenge status, placing it among the bottom 20% nationally, to the top 10% progress outcomes. This transformation was validated through three successful Ofsted inspections. Throughout his leadership career, he has consistently secured highly positive external evaluations, including Ofsted inspection outcomes, British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation reviews, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation assessments. He also holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), reflecting his formal preparation and accreditation for senior school leadership in England.

Mr Hamilton’s leadership is founded on several key pillars that underpin sustained school success. These include a relentless focus on the quality of education; the provision of a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment; and the effective management of resources to ensure strong value for money. He is also deeply committed to staff development and professional growth, recognising that high quality teaching and leadership are central to achieving excellent outcomes. Furthermore, he places great importance on fostering strong partnerships among students, staff and families, ensuring that all members of the school community work collaboratively to secure the very best outcomes for every child.

Outside of education, Mr Hamilton is a distinguished former Paralympic athlete and double gold medallist. Representing Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, he won gold medals in the 800m and 1500m events, establishing himself among the leading Paralympic middle-distance athletes of his generation. His achievements at the highest level of international sport reflect the determination, resilience, discipline, and pursuit of excellence that continue to define both his professional leadership and personal values.

Besiana Pllana holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Informatics and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Financial Markets and Banks at Riinvest College in Prishtina.

Ms. Pllana has been part of ILG School since August 2017, progressing through several administrative and financial roles before joining the Senior Leadership Team as Head of Finance and Operations in February 2021. Ms. Pllana as Director of Finance and Operations oversees Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Operations, IT, Security, and regulatory compliance. She has also served as Acting Treasurer during the school year 2022/2023 and plays an important role as a liaison between ILG School, Kosovo institutions, and international organizations. 

From January to July 2026, Ms. Pllana served as Acting Executive Director, leading the School for seven months during a period of leadership transition and working closely with the Board Chair and Pedagogical Leadership Team on strategic, operational, financial, educational and staffing matters.

Ms. Pllana is committed to continuous professional development and has participated in international conferences and training programmes, including CEESA Conferences in Malta (2024) and Split (2025), IB Lead Category 3 – Leading and Managing Teams, IB PYP Category 3 – Planning for Programme Evaluation, Site Security, Operations & Risk Management with International Schools Services (ISS), CEESA Level 1 & 2 Child Protection Response Team Training, IMEC Child Protection Training (2026), and HR and Compliance Training.

Outside of work, Ms. Pllana enjoys reading, travelling, cooking, and beekeeping.  What she values most about ILG is its diversity and strong sense of community-after many years at the School, ILG truly feels like home.