How We Teach

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LOWER PHASE
JUNIOR PHASE
MIDDLE PHASE
HIGHER PHASE

MEET OUR Leadership TEAMs

Our leadership teams live and breathe our ethos of excellence, opportunity, and innovation. This creates a dynamic learning community where everybody thrives.

Rachel Sielski

Head Teacher

Originally from Scotland, Rachel joined BSK in 2011 as a Year 2 class teacher. Having successfully held both Head of Year 3 and Head of Year 4 positions, Rachel was promoted to Assistant Head of our Lower Phase before becoming Head Teacher. Rachel studied at Edinburgh College of Art, where she graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in Drawing and Painting. She completed her Primary PGCE through the University of Edinburgh.

Tessa Wilde

Assistant Head Teacher (Academic)

Tessa has a background in financial recruitment, a BA (Hons) degree in Politics, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law. Having completed a Primary PGCE, Tessa joined BSK in 2012, teaching in both the Lower and Junior Phases, before being appointed Head of Year for Reception and then Head of Year 1. Tessa is now the Assistant Head Teacher (Academic) of our Lower Phase.

Jane Corney

Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral)

Jane has a wealth of curriculum and leadership experience, gained both in Kuwait and the UK. A University of Northumbria graduate, Jane has taught Primary year groups from Reception up to Year 4. She joined BSK in 2018, taking on the role of Head of Year 2 in 2020. Jane is now the Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral) for the Lower Phase.

Sarah Wells

Head of Reception

Sarah gained a degree in Primary Education from the University of Wales, before embarking on a teaching career at BSK. Since joining us in 2017, Sarah has taught across the Lower Phase age groups, including in Reception. Sarah is now our Head of Reception.

Rebecca Gallacher

Head of Year 1

After gaining a degree in Primary Education from the University of Wales, Rebecca began her career in the UK, where she taught for five years across different Primary age groups. Rebecca joined BSK as a Year 1 teacher in 2018 and is now our Head of Year 1.

Jack Saunders

Head of Year 2

Jack graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in Primary Education with QTS. Jack began his teaching in BSK as a Year 1 teacher in 2017. Jack taught in Year 1 for three years before joining Year 3 for 2 years. He then moved to Year 2 for two years and was then appointed as Head of Year 2.

MEET OUR Leadership TEAMs

Our leadership teams live and breathe our ethos of excellence, opportunity, and innovation. This creates a dynamic learning community where everybody thrives.

Natasha Zikic

Head Teacher

Natasha began her teaching career in London before moving to Kuwait and joining BSK in 2009. Initially a Year 3 teacher, Natasha has since held Assistant Subject Component Coordinator of Art, Head of Year 5, Head of Year 3, and Assistant Head Teacher for Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development roles. Natasha has a BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education from St Mary’s University in the UK.

Thomas Woodhead

Assistant Head Teacher (Academic)

Tom has a BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education from the University of Cumbria. After graduating, Tom worked across Key Stages 1 and 2 in England before joining BSK in 2014. Tom has taught in Years 1, 4, and 5, and held Primary VLE Coordinator, Primary SIMS Coordinator, and Head of Year 4 positions.

Rachel Keepin

Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral)

Rachel joined BSK in 2014, having graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education from Leeds Metropolitan University. After spending five years teaching across Key Stages 1 and 2, Rachel was appointed Head of Year 3 in 2019. Rachel is now our Assistant Head Teacher with a responsibility for student welfare and wellbeing.

Callum Whalley

Head of Year 3

Callum graduated from Cardiff University with a BA (Hons) degree in Sport, Physical Education, and Health Sciences before successfully completing a PGCE in Primary Education at the University of the West of England. Callum has taught across all primary year groups in the UK. He’s also passionate about health and wellbeing, and spent time as our PSHE lead before being appointed Head of Year 3.

Emily Page

Head of Year 4

After gaining a BA (Hons) degree in English Language and Psychology, Emily completed her PGCE in Primary Education. Since joining BSK in 2017, Emily has worked as a class teacher in both the Lower and Junior Phases. Emily was appointed Head of Year 4 in 2021.

James Vickery

Head of Year 5

James is a graduate of Trinity College, Carmarthen, where he gained a BA (Hons) degree in Primary Education. James taught in primary schools across South Wales before joining BSK in 2013, initially as a Year 3 teacher. After spending time in our Year 4 team, James was appointed VLE Coordinator, a position he held for one year before being appointed Head of Year 5.

MEET OUR Leadership TEAMs

Our leadership teams live and breathe our ethos of excellence, opportunity, and innovation. This creates a dynamic learning community where everybody thrives.

Sophie Gore

Head Teacher

Sophie graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in Physics before completing a Secondary PGCE in Physics and Mathematics. After joining our Middle Phase teaching team, Sophie took on the role of Subject Component Coordinator of Mathematics. She was then appointed Assistant Head Teacher (Academic) and is now our Middle Phase Head Teacher.

Adam Forrest

Assistant Head Teacher (Academic)

Adam graduated from the University of Sussex with a degree in Biology and a masters in Ecology. He then went on to complete a PGCE in Science. Adam joined our Middle Phase teaching team before taking the role of Subject Coordinator of Science. He is now our Assistant Head Teacher (Academic).

Sophie Ali

Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral)

Having completed her Secondary PGCE at the University of Bath, Sophie moved to Kuwait, joining BSK’s English teaching team. Sophie held the role of Assistant Subject Component Coordinator of English for two years before moving overseas for a year. On her return to BSK, Sophie taught English before being appointed Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral) of our Middle Phase. Sophie also has a degree in English Literature from De Montfort University.

Emma Greaves

Assistant Middle Phase Coordinator

Emma joined The British School of Kuwait in 2014, teaching reception children for two years before moving into Year 3. Having completed a Master’s in Education while working at BSK, Emma was appointed Assistant Middle Phase Coordinator in 2019. Emma has a degree in Primary Education from York St John University.

MEET OUR Leadership TEAMs

Our leadership teams live and breathe our ethos of excellence, opportunity, and innovation. This creates a dynamic learning community where everybody thrives.

Simon Amura

Head Teacher

Simon studied Music at Kingston University before completing a PGCE in Secondary Music at the same institution. After taking a Director of Music position at a successful school in London, Simon completed further qualifications at PGCert, PGDip, and Master’s level. Simon moved to Kuwait in 2013, joining BSK as a Subject Component Coordinator of Secondary Music. He has subsequently held Director of Music, Upper Department Coordinator, and Assistant Head Teacher (Academic) positions, and is now our Higher Phase Head Teacher.

John Leonard

Assistant Head Teacher (Academic)

After gaining a BSc in Applied Chemistry from De Montfort University, John embarked on a successful career in engineering and programming. To pursue a passion for education, John completed a Science PGCE at the University of Leicester before working in schools in London and Saudi Arabia. John joined us in 2004, helping to set-up our virtual learning environment (VLE). While at BSK, John has been our Subject Coordinator of Computing and Student Performance Coordinator.

Stephen Peacock

Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral)

Stephen began his teaching career in England, where he worked for 13 years. In this time, Stephen gained a wealth of leadership experience as a Head of Year and Head of Mathematics. He also spent 18 months working at the National Centre for Teaching Excellence. Stephen moved to Kuwait in 2014, joining BSK as a maths teacher. He has since held the roles of Student Performance Coordinator, Night School Coordinator, Subject Coordinator of Higher Phase Mathematics, and Assistant Head of Sixth Form. Stephen has a degree in Mathematics from the University of Hull.

Kenny Price

Assistant Head Teacher, Sixth Form

After gaining a PGCE in Business Studies and Economics, Kenny taught in a UK grammar school for five years before moving to Kuwait in 2018. Kenny joined us as a Business Studies and Economics teacher, while also assuming EPQ Coordinator and Assistant Examinations Officer roles. Kenny has a degree in International Politics and Economics from the University of Aberystwyth, Wales.

Sophie Rees

Assistant Phase Coordinator

Sophie started her teaching career in design and technology, working in the UK before moving to Kuwait in 2017. Since joining BSK, Sophie has held both teaching and leadership roles, including as Subject Component Coordinator for Design Technology and STEAM Lead. Sophie has a degree in Surface Pattern Design for Industry from the University of Wales and a Secondary PGCE in Design and Technology.