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Staff Directory

At AWIS we recognise that teamwork and dedication across all employees, working in collaboration with parents, is essential to providing the welcoming and supportive environment that encourages children to excel.​

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Meet Our Principal

Ms. Sharon Kay

As the leader of our school, Ms. Sharon Kay is dedicated to promoting a culture of academic excellence and personal growth. She is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive school community where every student can thrive.

We put a great deal of time into selecting motivated and well-qualified staff who will fit in with our school ethos and values, so they can make a positive contribution to school life. This is supported by a professional development programme which ensures skills are continuously updated and maintained, and that any identified skill-gaps are proactively addressed.

We pride ourselves on the strong relationships our staff build with students, encouraging trust, respect, and a love of learning. This holistic approach ensures that children feel supported not only academically but also socially and emotionally, empowering them to achieve their full potential.

Together, our team is dedicated to shaping confident, curious, and resilient learners who are prepared for the challenges of the future.

Class Teachers

All class teachers are professionally qualified, native English-speaking educators with a passion for teaching and learning. They are up-to-date with the latest developments in education practice and are committed to ensuring each and every student makes exceptional progress.

Class teachers are supported by our very able Teaching Assistants and Learning Support staff.

All staff benefit from a proactive professional development programme, which ensures skills are constantly updated.

Abdurazak Jama
Abdurazak Jama

Teacher Yr. 2

Aoife Quinn
Aoife Quinn

Expressive Arts Curriculum Lead

Deborah Brady
Deborah Brady

ECA Coordinator

Jasmine Jones
Jasmine Jones

Event Planning Coordinator

Shonagh Al Barbary
Shonagh Al Barbary

FS2 Curriculum Coordinator

Amanda Leonard
Amanda Leonard

English Curriculum Lead

Christine Macnamara
Christine Macnamara

Maths & Science Curriculum Lead

Ellis Walton
Ellis Walton

Key Stage 1 Lead & Staff Mentor

Kim Puckeridge
Kim Puckeridge

Teacher Yr. 5

Anna Malatesta
Anna Malatesta

Intervention Specialist

Ciara Dougan
Ciara Dougan

Key Stage 2 & ICT Curriculum Lead

Irena Hujdur
Irena Hujdur

Community Liaison & Staff Wellbeing Coordinator

Sarah Cameron
Sarah Cameron

Event Planning Coordinator

Arabic & Islamic Teachers

Our qualified Arabic and Islamic Studies staff use modern teaching methods to create an engaging environment that inspires their students. Wherever possible, teaching is integrated in to the thematic, cross-curricula approach used across the rest of the curriculum.

Both subjects are delivered at two levels - one for native Arabic speakers, and another for non-Arabic speakers.

 

The Arabic staff also teach Qatar History in Arabic, to those students who are native Arabic speakers.

Njoud Nazzal
Njoud Nazzal

Head of Arabic

Hebaallah Banimarwan
Hebaallah Banimarwan

Arabic Teacher

Duaa Hamaideh
Duaa Hamaideh

Arabic Teacher

Sama Dahmash
Sama Dahmash

Arabic Teacher

Ghada Salem
Ghada Salem

Arabic Teacher

Office and Administration Staff

Our School Office and administration staff work tirelessly behind the scenes to support the learning environment.

Sharon Kay
Sharon Kay

Principal

Tamara Alia
Tamara Alia

Registrar

Preethi Subbaraman
Preethi Subbaraman

Finance & HR Manager

Rebecca Littlehales
Rebecca Littlehales

Head of Curriculum Mapping & Progress

Dema Salem
Dema Salem

HR & MoEHE Liaison

Sandra Testino Araneta
Sandra Testino Araneta

Library Coordinator

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