Rory McMahon

Rory McMahon

Head of Year 9 & Teacher of Mathematics

Born in Clare in the Republic of Ireland, Rory graduated from the University of Limerick with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked in the Building Services sector in various roles including CAD Technician, Estimator, Design Engineer and ultimately Project Manager where he was responsible for the delivery of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations for clients. After seven years in this field, Rory completed a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics from Swansea Metropolitan University. Since then, he has four years of experience in teaching upper school mathematics in the UK and six years so far in China, with posts at international schools in Beijing and Shenzhen prior to moving to Shanghai. Rory also has three years of experience working as a House Master and it is in the pastoral side of education which interests him the most. Building positive relationships with young people and watching them develop and grow are two of the main reasons for his change of career. 

Outside of school, Rory enjoys listening to a wide variety of music, watching sport, and going for walks. He also has an active family life where his young daughter, Anna, always keeps him very busy!