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Name |
Qualifications |
Career History |
Mr James Oakden Year Three Teacher
Head of Year Three
Systems Data Leader
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BA (Hons) Computer Programming and Music, Liverpool University |
This is Mr. Oakden's tenth year of teaching and his seventh in Dubai. He has previously taught Years 2, 4, 5 and 6 and is currently the Head of Year Three for the second year. His subject specialities are ICT and music. Prior to teaching, Mr Oakden was a Computer Programmer for more than a decade. |
Mr Kevin Bensusan Year Three Teacher
GLG Development Leader
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BA (Honours) Primary Teaching English and Drama, Kingston University. England USPTR Qualified Tennis Coaching Certificate (Professional level) |
Mr Bensusan began teaching in Green Lane Primary School, Surrey in 2001, where he taught in Years 3 and 2 and was the school’s P.E. Coordinator. He taught at Green Lane for 3 Years. Mr. Bensusan joined JPS in 2004 and has taught in Years 1,2 and 3. |
Mrs Nicola Perkins Year Three Teacher
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BEd Hons, De Montfort University, Bedford |
Mrs Perkins taught Years 3 and 4 in a primary school in Bedford, where she was also the Gifted and Talented Co-Ordinator. Mrs Perkins also spent a year teaching Year 2 at Jebel Ali Primary school before joining JPS as a Year 2 Teacher in 2007. |
Mrs Shelina Meghji Year Three Teacher
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BA (Hons) Theology & Religious Studies with Education and Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Surrey, Roehampton, UK |
Mrs Meghji taught in the UK for four years prior to joining JPS in 2009. She joined JPS as a Year 6 teacher and is currently in her second year teaching Year 3. |
Ms Mary McBrearty Year Three Teacher
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B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) in Marino Institute of Education, Co. Dublin, Ireland and a B.Ed (Hons) in Trinity College, Dublin |
Ms McBrearty’s journey to become a primary teacher began in Marino Institute of Education in Dublin, where she studied for three years. Having completed her teacher training, she then took up a position at a Primary School in Dublin, where she would stay for the following four years. Throughout her first year’s teaching, Ms Mc Brearty attended Trinity College, Dublin where she furthered her education studies and professional development in order to gain an Honours Degree in Bachelor of Education. In the four years Ms McBrearty has spent in her school in Dublin, she has gained experience as a Language Support Teacher, a Learning Support Teacher in English and Maths, and a Mainstream Class Teacher in Year 2 and Year 3. She is very passionate about teaching and learning and believes that the promotion of self-esteem in every child is essential in order for them to achieve at their fullest potential academically, socially and emotionally. Ms Mc Brearty also worked as part of the school’s Math’s team, and assisted with the school’s Music group. She trained for the charity Rainbows where she facilitated a peer support group for children who have suffered a loss either through death, divorce or separation. Ms McBrearty is passionate about traveling and experiencing new cultures. She states her most valuable life experience to date was when she spent two months volunteering, lecturing, and teaching in Uganda, Africa. She loves playing basketball and music for fun, and enjoys running to keep fit. |
Mrs Helena Jackson Year Three Teacher
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BA (Hons) in Communication Studies, Nottingham Trent |
Mrs Jackson began her teaching career in Bedfordshire, England where she taught for 4 years in Year 5 and 6. She then moved to Bangkok, Thailand where she taught in Year 5 for 2 years. Mrs Jackson is now very much looking forward to a new teaching experience in Dubai, and is excited about joining the Year 3 team. |
Ms Leia Bremmer Year Three Teacher
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BA (Honours) Primary QTS, University of Liverpool |
Ms Bremmer joined JPS in January 2009 and is currently teaching in Year 5. Before joining JPS, Ms Bremmer taught in two different primary schools over the last 4 years in the UK, teaching years 2, 4 and 5. She is especially experienced in the use of ICT and assessment. |
Ms Helen Keeling Year Three Teacher
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BA Hons Fine Art, Loughborough University.
Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching, University of Leicester
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After gaining her teaching qualification, Helen worked at The Hall School in Leicester where she taught a Year 1 class. She moved to Dubai and has enjoyed the last two years teaching year 1 children with English as an additional language. Helen is an energetic person who likes to keep fit through dance and yoga. She is also passionate about The Arts and enjoys enriching her life through travel. |
Mrs Fiona Nicholson Year Four Teacher
Head of Year Four
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B.Ed at Durham University, UK |
Since qualifying in 2000, Mrs Nicholson has worked in a variety of age groups in Key stages one and two, both in the UK and internationally. In 2003, she joined Jebel Ali Primary School where she was a year 2 classteacher and KS1 science co-ordinator. Mrs Nicholson returns to Dubai after two years in Pattaya, Thailand and joined the Year 2 team in 2010. |
Mr Jonathan Semakula Year Four Teacher
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BEd (Honours) History and Geography with Physical Education (Optional), Kingston University, Kingston Upon Thames, UK |
Mr Semakula spent 5 years teaching in Uganda, before he moved to the UK where he spent a further five years teaching. He then returned to Uganda where he taught for two years in Rainbow International School. Mr Semakula joined JPS in 2006. |
Ms Hilary Sinclair Year Four Teacher
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B.A. Honours in Physical Education with QTS. Brighton University |
Miss Sinclair qualified as a teacher in 2004. She taught at Manor Hall Primary School for 5 years then Eastbrook Primary School, near Brighton where she worked in years 4, 5 and 6. She is currently in her 8th year of teaching and has led several subjects including being Physical Education co-ordinator and subject leader. Miss Sinclair has mentored student teachers and NQT’s. She is trained as a Middle Level Leader. Miss Sinclair has twice been British champion and represented her country in the World Championships in the martial art of Tae Kwon-do. |
Ms Andrea Rose Year Four Teacher
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BA International History and Politics, Leeds University, UK.
Graduation Diploma in Education, University of Queensland, Australia
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Ms Rose has recently moved back to Dubai and has joined JPS as a Year 2 teacher, after working as a Supply Teacher for the school. Previously, she had been working with a Year 6 class in Brisbane, Australia. |
Mr Kris Powell Year Four Teacher
KS2 ICT Leader
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Geography BA Honours, University of Northumbria Primary PGCE, University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC) |
After University, Mr. Powell began teaching in Barry, South Wales in 2009, where he enjoyed teaching for two years. He taught in Year Four and Year Six during this time, where he was also the schools PE and ICT coordinator. His subject specialism is ICT and he enjoys all sports, particularly football. Mr. Powell is delighted to be joining JPS in September 2012. |
Ms Sarah Deville Year Four Teacher
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) 2:1, University of Wolverhampton
Graduate Teaching Certificate, University of Worcester
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My name is Sarah Deville and I am in my seventh year of teaching. I have taught previously in a primary school in the City of Wolverhampton, England. During this time I have taught in various Year Groups across the school. I have a keen interest in sport and have played netball and tennis to a County level. I am excited to be joining the Year 4 team at JPS and am looking forward to the term ahead. |
Ms Deirdre Ireland Year Four Teacher
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BSc Hons Degree in Psychology, University of Ulster Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Glochestershire, London |
Miss Ireland began teaching in an East London Primary school in 2009, where she has had experience teaching Years 1 and 3. Miss Ireland has had a lot of experience working with children with challenging behaviour needs and a wide range of linguistic abilities too. Miss Ireland has been the PE co-coordinator of the school for two years and has a real passion for sports, especially gymnastics, athletics and swimming. She is a fully trained Primary Gymnastics Coach and runs a weekly gymnastics club at her school. Miss Ireland has helped organize events such as the EAZ Olympics; she was the lead teacher for the Primary 2012 Olympic Ambassadors and enabled children to attend sporting events, such as the Schools Sports Championships. |
