Teachers

Elaine Hoey

My name is Elaine Hoey and I am very excited to be joining the EYFS team for my first year at Safa British School. About Me I am from the beautiful west coast of Ireland in a town called Ennis in County Clare. I have …

Tara King

My name is Tara King and I am thrilled to be joining Safa British School as a new FS1 teacher. About Me When I’m not in the classroom, you will find me keeping fit in the gym, buried nose- deep in a new book or …

Louise Davison

It is so difficult to name a best moment in teaching. Nothing can beat the feeling in a classroom when a group of students fall in love with the piece of literature they are studying. That magic feeling when your love and passion is transferred …

Iman Al Chami

It is challenging to pinpoint a single best moment in teaching because there are so many rewarding experiences. However, one standout memory is when several students from my psychology class shared that they were inspired to pursue psychology as a career, largely due to our …

Nasrin Liban

There are plenty to choose from but a memorable moment is when I notice my students having that ‘light bulb moment’ as they learn and bridge connections between their learning. I also love when students can apply their classroom learning to practical events on field …

Martin Ormond

I helped my department achieve the highest-ever cohort of students opting to take History at GCSE at my first school. Following my first year leading the Year 9 curriculum, the cohort increased by over 50 to 180 during my first year. To see such widespread …

Joel Heraty

It is hard to pick just one moment as the best in my teaching career because every day brings its own special moments. However, one memory that really stands out is when I helped a student who was not initially interested in Spanish to decide …

James Bourne

Throughout the years, I have been fortunate enough to witness several unforgettable moments from the exhilarating realization of a student that their idea will indeed succeed, to achieving an undefeated record during a Rugby tour of the northern hemisphere. Leading students through the vast Australian …

Deirdre Mc Cann

Teaching offers so many different experiences that fill me with joy and inspiration, it is hard to choose just one. One of the most rewarding aspects is witnessing the success of my students – seeing them overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and grow into confident …

Philip Keene

Like a lot of teachers I love seeing that ‘Aha!’ moment that means a student understands the lesson, but my proudest boast is that I have inspired two former students to also become chemistry teachers. Others have become doctors, engineers, merchant bankers, entrepreneurs and one …

Elaine Hoey

Tara King

Louise Davison

Iman Al Chami

Nasrin Liban

Martin Ormond

Joel Heraty

James Bourne

Deirdre Mc Cann

Philip Keene

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