Introduction
At ARA we are proud to recruit inspirational and aspirational teaching staff who are kind, friendly and innovative. Our team are experienced UK and international educators who are passionate about helping our students to flourish and excel in their learning. Staff are excellent role models for our students and encourage the code of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience for all in the Academy community. As a school we are fully committed to ensuring that our team are dedicated to their own learning and enjoy a full range of professional development opportunities, including language lessons and leadership training.
Middle Leadership Team
Phase Leaders
Craig Rigby
Asst. Head of Primary
Rachael Price
Head of KS2
Hannah Davis
Head of FS
Colm Doohan
Asst. Head of Secondary
Heads of Year
Erin Duffy
Head of KS1 & Year 1
Head of Year 2
Craig Rigby
Head of Year 3
Helen Robson
Head of Year 4
Rachael Price
Head of KS2 & Year 5
Jo-Maré Kruger
Head of Year 6
Anke Stadler
Head of Year 7
Toni Lavelle
Head of Year 8
Soha Mohammed
Head of Year 9
Connor Green
Head of Year 10
Carole Ashworth
Head of Year 11
Aoife Corey
Head of Sixth Form
Head of Departments
Rowen Abrahams
Head of English
Mark Reeder
Head of Maths
Houda Ismail
Head of Science
Aoife Corey
Head of Humanities
Tiffany Hunter
Head of Performing Arts
Mohamad Bassam
Head of MOE
Mohammed Ahmed
Head of MOE – Pastoral
Soha Mohammed
Head of MOE –
Teaching & Learning