GES's greatest asset is its teaching staff! We have close to 172 teachers on staff, representing 14 different nationalities and tremendous collective breadth and depth of experience in international education.
We are very privileged to have highly qualified teachers, specialists of subjects, and support staff at GES. Our teachers are native English speakers with international experience and experience in the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
We seek to inspire students and to provide them with the academic and social skills that will enable them to fulfil their human potential as responsible global citizens.
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Leadership Team
Mona El-Helbawi - General Manager of the Culture, Education, Leisure and Sports Cluster - Al Faisal Holding
I was born in Saudi Arabia but spent much of my childhood travelling, I lived in Islamabad in Pakistan and then settled in North West London in the U.K. in the early 90’s, where I went to secondary school and developed a particular enjoyment of history and reading.
After school, I gained a degree in Islamic Law and then went on to study for a Post Graduate Certificate in Islamic Law at Birkbeck University. Following that, I also studied public service interpretation at the College of North West London.
Since then, I have worked in a variety of primary schools, either assisting in classes or working in administration. I moved to Dubai in 2004 where I spent two years, and then to Doha in 2006. I moved to Doha to work as a Business Manager in an independent school and moved on a year later to work here at The Gulf English School. I have been in my current role since May 2007.
Over the years I have gained the following qualifications:
- Islamic Law Degree
- Post Graduate Certificate in Islamic Law - Birkbeck University
- Diploma in Public Service Interpretation - College of North West London
- Certificate in TESOL
- Level 2 Educational Psychology - Stonebridge College
- Level 4 Psychology - Stonebridge College
- Level 5 Diploma in Special Educational Needs - Leeds Beckett University
- Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management - Arden University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Leadership and Management - University of Derby
- MBA - Anglia Ruskin University
This breadth of experience has led me to develop a strong belief that children learn best when they are having fun and are engaged in practical, real-life activities. I also believe that strong relationships with parents and the wider community are vital in ensuring that children are supported as they move through their school life. As such, I am delighted to be working together with students, staff, parents, Board of Trustees, and the wider GES community to support all of our children's success, achievement and welfare.
I look forward to seeing you in school and working with your children here at The Gulf English School.
Daniel Langfield - Head of Secondary
Hi, my name is Daniel Langfield, I’m from Huddersfield in England and I am the Head of Secondary School here at GES., I obtained my Sports Science degree in 2004 from Edge Hill University and completed my qualified teacher status in 2006. I taught in the UK for 10 years in 3 different schools before deciding to move to Doha in 2014. Since then I have started my Principal Training courses and am a qualified IB Administrator.
I believe Education is challenging but engaging and is something that I am very passionate about. Learning should be inclusive, positive, and supportive and allow all pupils to reach high but realistic expectations. The classroom is where prior knowledge is built upon, nurtured and potential is developed.
Away from school, I enjoy playing golf and travelling to experience different countries and cultures.
Pamela Abbas - Head of Infants
Hi, my name is Pamela Abbas and I am the Head of the Infant School at GES. I am from the North East of England but spent much of my teaching career in two challenging East London schools. During the first 2 years of my teaching career, I established myself as an outstanding teacher and quickly became a middle leader which I enjoyed for a further 2 years. Following on from this, I became a senior leader with responsibility for special educational needs and have completed my Post Graduate Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education. When I decided to leave London, I left my role as an Assistant Head Teacher to become a Deputy Head Teacher of a Primary School. During this time, I was responsible for teaching and learning in Infants, special educational needs across the school and supporting and mentoring teaching assistants.
Following 8 years of successful leadership in England, I am looking forward to working within the Gulf English School community to help create and shape future leaders.
I believe that the success of a school, in educating the youth of the future, relies significantly upon all those involved. With strong leadership and management, a fantastic and keen Infant team, and the support of our parents, I am confident that we will strive towards excellence. As a staff, we will continue to work in partnership to develop confident and well-rounded children, who are happy and well equipped to deal with the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Mohammed Sidat - Head of Bin Omran Branch
My name is Mohammed Sidat and I was born and bred in the UK. I studied at the University of Bradford after going through the education system and obtained a degree in Pharmaceutical Management. I went on to do my teaching degree, also in my home town of Bradford, majoring in Physics and Chemistry. After qualifying as a teacher, I taught Science in the UK for 3 years before joining The Gulf English School in 2009. I have found that being a Muslim myself has helped me to settle in as I am already aware of the traditions of the Islamic heritage. In 2010, I took on the role of second in department in Science and Head of Pastoral for KS4 boys. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the school and this year brings new challenges for me as I take on the role of Head of Bin Omran.
Away from the classroom, I enjoy playing football and other sports and was involved in coaching the school football team last year. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Afshah Deen - Director of Studies
My name is Afshah Deen and I am the Director of Studies at GES. I studied at De Montfort University in Leicester, where I gained a BSc in Psychology and then further gained a PGCE qualification from Northampton University. I am passionate about teaching and learning and have a particular interest in teaching Maths. I have had 11 successful years in teaching in the UK, my experience ranging from teaching KS1 – KS2, and various leadership roles. Before joining The Gulf English School in 2022, I was a Maths Advisor for a trust and a Mastery Specialist for the NCETM, leading on school improvement and supporting Mastery Maths teaching across schools. Students are at the centre of everything that we do in education, there is nothing more rewarding than to witness students develop confidence, knowledge and skills that enable them to grow as independent learners. Our students across GES are brilliant learners and we strive as a leadership team to reflect, adapt, and lead on purposeful initiatives to continue our journey on providing the best education for our students.
Gary Shaw - Head of Juniors
My name is Gary Shaw and I am the Head of the Junior School at GES. Originally hailing from Seaham in the UK, I am about to start my fourth year teaching in Qatar. I completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Education at Durham University and have taught in primary schools in the UK and Qatar ever since. Before taking on the new role of Deputy Head, I was Year Group Leader in Year 3 working with a fantastic team.
Outside of school, I like to stay active and try to keep fit. I enjoy watching and playing most sports, particularly football, spending time with my family and friends and travelling and experiencing new cultures.
Primary
Primary Extended Leadership Team (PELT)
Pamela Abbas | Head of Infants |
Gary Shaw | Head of Juniors |
Barbara Battah | Curriculum Coordinator - Infants |
Kimberley Lewis | Curriculum Coordinator - Infants |
Peter Harding | Curriculum Coordinator - Juniors |
Susan Burke | Curriculum Coordinator - Juniors |
Pre-School
Anna-Louise Kelly | Pre-School Teacher |
Amanda Clarke | Pre-School Teacher |
Suzanna Chowdhury | Pre-School Teacher |
Reception
Sarah Hawkins | Reception Teacher |
Christina Seago | Reception Teacher |
Amy McManus | Reception Teacher |
Lauren Mathias | Reception Teacher |
Nabila Karama | Reception Teacher |
Year 1
Safiyyah Abdullah | Year 1 Teacher |
Ruairidh Dalglish | Year 1 Teacher |
Hafsa Farah | Year 1 Teacher |
Claire Maynard | Year 1 Teacher |
Aaliyah Hamid | Year 1 Teacher |
Year 2
Robyn Jackson | Year 2 Teacher |
Aamina Nasir | Year 2 Teacher |
Hayley Harding | Year 2 Teacher |
Nadira Abdi | Year 2 Teacher |
Year 3
Mariam Hayat | Year 3 Teacher |
George Batey | Year 3 Teacher |
Icollette Thompson | Year 3 Teacher |
Sana Saleem | Year 3 Teacher |
Jake Jones | Year 3 Teacher |
Year 4
Mark Argent | Year 4 Teacher |
Umair Khan | Year 4 Teacher |
Wajihah Islam | Year 4 Teacher |
Tahmina Khatun | Year 4 Teacher |
Year 5
Sue McMullen | Year 5 Teacher |
Sue Brooke | Year 5 Teacher |
Theresa Charles | Year 5 Teacher |
Courtney French | Year 5 Teacher |
Dayan Pratts | Year 5 Teacher |
Holly Berridge | Year 5 Teacher |
Year 6
Rebecca Leyland | Year 6 Teacher |
Adam Langer | Year 6 Teacher |
Mohammed Sabeh | Year 6 Teacher |
Jawaria Adel | Year 6 Teacher |
Bin Omran Pre-School
Servete Memedi | Pre-School Teacher |
Sumayyah Sadiq | EYFS Teacher |
Bin Omran Reception
Brid McHugh-Hill | Reception Teacher |
Bin Omran Year 1
Naeema Gajia | Year 1 Teacher |
Manel Baoumazouna | Year 1 Teacher |
Bin Omran Year 2
Zenab Azim | Year 2 Teacher |
Mariya Shah | Year 2 Teacher |
Bin Omran Year 3
Abigail Langton | Year 3 Teacher |
Raeesa Ismail | Year 3 Teacher |
Bin Omran Year 4
Karen Eden | Year 4 Teacher / E-Learning Coordinator |
William Swallows | Year 4 Teacher |
Bin Omran Year 5
Humira Saiyed | Year 5 Teacher |
Lesley Justin | Year 5 Teacher |
Bin Omran Year 6
Nikaan Matthew | Year 6 Teacher |
Bin Omran Arabic
Enshirah Abushareb | Arabic Teacher |
Manal Rayyan | Arabic Teacher |
Primary Specialist
Joseph Quinn | Music / Computing Teacher | |
Abdullah Wayne Goodner | Teacher / Librarian | |
Adele Samuels | Music Teacher - Infants | |
Sana Saleem | Learning Support Teacher | |
Brendan Morley | PE Teacher - Primary | |
Emmett Conlon | PE Teacher - Infants | |
Theresa Charles | ICT Teacher - Juniors | |
Timothy Jackson | Learning Support Teacher | |
Eunice Mbithi | Librarian - Infants |
Bin Omran Specialist
Kimberley Collins | Deputy Head of School |
Sultan Abbas | Learning Support Teacher |
Matthew Loughlin | PE Teacher |
Karen Eden | E-Learning Coordinator |
Ensherah Muhammed | Arabic Coordinator |
Steven Busuttil | Music / Art Teacher |
Arabic & Islamic Studies
Samar Yanes | Infants Arabic Coordinator |
Marwa Mostafa | Arabic Teacher |
Ensherah Abou Shareb | Arabic Teacher |
Lobna AbdulAziz | Arabic Teacher |
Iman El Shabrawi | Arabic Teacher |
Manal Rayyan | Arabic Teacher |
Rola ElAidy | Arabic Teacher |
Mohamed Khalil | Arabic Teacher |
Shahinda Alanany | Arabic Teacher |
Manal Rayyan | Arabic Teacher - Bin Omran |
Khalid Mohammed | Arabic Teacher - Bin Omran |
Secondary
Secondary Extended Leadership Team (SELT)
Daniel Langfield | Head of Secondary |
Robail Afzal | Deputy Head of Secondary |
Roshan Dakri | Assistant Head of Operations |
Chuma Akuchie | Assistant Head of well-being /SEND |
Tyrone Gay | Assistant Head of Sixth form |
Daniel Leyland | Assistant Head of Pastoral |
Arabic & Islamic Studies
Hind Al-Kayed | Head of Arabic |
Mohamed Shosha | Arabic Teacher |
Rabea El-Sayed | Arabic Teacher |
Asrar Dosoik | Arabic Teacher |
Ahmed Eisa | Arabic Teacher |
Husam Zebar | Arabic Teacher |
Mustafa Beko | Arabic Teacher |
Sabah Omar | Arabic Teacher |
Seham Mady | Arabic Teacher |
Business, Economics & ICT
Bilal Ahmed | Head of Faculty / ICT Teacher |
Aqib Javed | Business Teacher |
Abid Miah | Business Studies Teacher |
Luke Wilson | Business Studies Teacher |
Farhaan Mehmood | Business Studies Teacher |
Khalil Khalifa | ICT Teacher |
Joshua Shields | Business Studies Teacher |
Abdirahman Mohamud | Computer Science Teacher |
Creative Arts
Nazish Ejaz | Head of Creative Arts |
Sameeha Akudi | Art Teacher |
English
Bilal Khan | English Teacher |
Elvis Tettey | English Teacher |
John Pritchard | English Teacher |
Chuma Akuchie | English Teacher |
Husni Aaeryamo | English Teacher |
Aniko Szatmari | English Teacher |
Melissa Thomsen | English Teacher |
Michael Clarke | English Teacher |
Oommi Sarker | English Teacher |
Humanities
Abnor Duncan | Head of Humanities |
Aoife Diamond | Humanities Teacher |
Kieran Smyth | Humanities Teacher |
Nadeem Choudhary | Humanities Teacher |
Alexander Jessop | Humanities Teacher |
Jacob Gracey | Humanities Teacher |
Imran Sidat | Humanities Teacher |
Mathematics
Wahid Fazil | Head of Mathematics |
Irshaad Dulloo | Second in Department - Mathematics Teacher |
Daniel Leyland | Mathematics Teacher |
Robail Afzal | Mathematics Teacher |
Saood Mohammed | Mathematics Teacher |
Abdulhamid Mohamed | Mathematics Teacher |
Dean Morris | Mathematics Teacher |
Aaliyah Khan | Mathematics Teacher |
Khalida Patel | Mathematics Teacher |
Abdulla Patel | Mathematics Teacher |
Shamis Aden | Mathematics Teacher |
Media
Adam El Omrani | Head of Media |
Modern Foreign Languages
Andre Battah | Head of MFL |
Heidi Goodall | MFL Teacher |
German Penalver | MFL Teacher |
Physical Education
Shanice Harrison | PE Teacher |
Monnaf Ataur | PE Teacher |
Science
Nick Kenworthy | Head of Science |
Shweab Sadiq | Science Teacher |
Andrew Mackie | Science Teacher |
Omar Faour | Science Teacher |
Roshan Dakri | Science Teacher |
Raiesa Yasin | Science Teacher |
Mohamed Abdillahi | Science Teacher |
Marvin McLeggan | Science Teacher |
Muna Mohammed | Science Teacher |
Library
Monica Harris | Head Librarian |
Learning Support
Aniko Szatmari | Learning Support Coordinator |
Heidi Goodall | Learning Support Teacher |
Counselling & Careers Guidance
Sajid Iqbal | Counsellor |
Ivan Cronje Knoetze | Counsellor |
Amore Jooste | Counsellor |
School Nurses
Katherine Marlow | School Nurse |
Nija E. George | School Nurse |
Safeera K. Azeez | School Nurse |
Celinamma James | Bin Omran Nurse |
Karen Sailsbury | Secondary School Nurse |
Admin
Dalia Baraka | Student Support |
Rania Hamza | Admin Receptionist / Registrar |
Nehad Shurab | Admin |
Zahra Khalifa | Admin Receptionist (Juniors) |
Youmna Marei | Admin Receptionist (Secondary) |
Hamideh Mesbah | Admin Receptionist (Infants) |
Rocaya Mantaona | Admin Receptionist (Bin Omran) |
Accounts & HR
Waheed Farhat |
Hany Behiry |
Dina El Sayed |
Ayman Al-Neama |
Akrem Saeed |
Mohamed Yahia |
IT & MIS
Talha Shaikh | IT Manager |
Christopher Goodchild | MIS Coordinator |
Moustapha Al Bana | IT Helpdesk |
Hassan Al Zayat | IT Helpdesk |
Support Team
Ana Liza Guzman | Classroom Assistant |
Anna Marie Lynn | Library Assistant |
Asmaa Ahmed | Classroom Assistant |
Casilda Tangao | Classroom Assistant |
Conner Doherty | Classroom Assistant |
Dayana Choudhory | Classroom Assistant |
Dina ElDawy | Classroom Assistant |
Emily Hoe | Classroom Assistant |
Eunice Mbithi | Classroom Assistant |
Fathima Manjalpadpu | Classroom Assistant |
Fatma AlBakri | Classroom Assistant |
Fritzche Orillo | Classroom Assistant |
Hadeer Farag | Classroom Assistant |
Hamideh Mesbah | Classroom Assistant |
Huma Bibi | Classroom Assistant |
Jasmin Salita | Classroom Assistant |
Jeanielyn Sunga | Classroom Assistant |
Jennifer Pacuan | Classroom Assistant |
Jenny Villanueva | Classroom Assistant |
Jhavon Hafalia | Classroom Assistant |
Joan Agunday | Classroom Assistant |
Leonizel Deseda | Classroom Assistant |
Lillian Kyle | Classroom Assistant |
Manal Abdulrahman | Classroom Assistant |
Marjory Sumlade | Classroom Assistant |
Mark Eden | Classroom Assistant |
Mapi Mahteme | Classroom Assistant |
Nasreen Taj Al-Sir Khidir | Classroom Assistant |
Noor Ilhusin | Classroom Assistant |
Noveen Naqvi | Classroom Assistant |
Rosalie Delfin | Classroom Assistant |
Rosemary Kenny | Classroom Assistant |
Rowena Gayatao | Classroom Assistant |
Renalyn Pajimola | Classroom Assistant |
Sharifa Ahmed | Classroom Assistant |
Sherly Tambis | Classroom Assistant |
Star Victorio | Classroom Assistant |
Zohra Ali | Classroom Assistant |
Zufan Tedala | Classroom Assistant |
Gemma Caspe | Lab Technician |
Mark Eden | Reading Assistant |
Csarlyn Nicanor | One to One Assistant |
Emma Goldoveza | One to One Assistant |
Laila Subhan | Classroom Assistant |
Madilyn Villanueva | One to One Assistant |
Sabrin Abdulla | One to One Assistant |
Sehrish Ali | Classroom Assistant |