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.

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

Teacher Yr. 2

Anna Malatesta

Intervention Specialist

Ciara Dougan

Key Stage 2 & ICT Curriculum Lead

Irena Hujdur

Community Liaison & Staff Wellbeing Coordinator

Perrie-Jay Morris

Teacher Yr. 2

Amanda Leonard

English Curriculum Lead

Aoife Quinn

Expressive Arts Curriculum Lead

Deborah Brady

ECA Coordinator

Jasmine Jones

Event Planning Coordinator

Sarah Cameron

Event Planning Coordinator

Amy Byrne

Teacher

Christine Macnamara

Maths & Science Curriculum Lead

Ellis Walton

Key Stage 1 Lead & Staff Mentor

Kim Puckeridge

Teacher Yr. 5

Shonagh Al Barbary

FS2 Curriculum 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.