Meet the Team
With over 100 teachers, teaching assistants and leaders from many different countries, the Braeburn Garden Estate School staff is a group of diverse and dedicated educators.
The Braeburn Group of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All applicants to Braeburn Schools undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, criminal record clearance, and disclosure and barring service checks.
- Tim Richards – Head of School
- Rob Jackson – Secondary Headteacher
- Suzanne Steyn – Deputy Head, Teaching and Learning, Mathematics
- Maire O Regan – Deputy Head, Pastoral and Wellbeing, Physics, Sports Exercise and Health Science
- John-Paul Stansfield – Prep Headteacher
- Catherine Taylor – Deputy Headteacher EYU & Key Stage 1
- Ronan Runciman – Deputy Headteacher Key Stage 2
- Rachel Lockyer – Deputy Headteacher Year 7 & 8
- Aaron Appleton – Deputy Head, Boarding and Admin, Geography
- Alex Manning – Group Sixth form and University Admissions Officer
- Amina Mwai – IBDP Coordinator, Biology
- Mercy Gichuhi – IBCP Coordinator, Economics, BTEC
- Nobert Owino – BTEC Coordinator, Business, BTEC
- Samantha Bird – Site Inclusion Lead, Mathematics
- Sarra Sheik Adamjee – CAS coordinator, English
- Thomas Valentine – TOK coordinator, History, Global Politics
- Lucy Darwin – Psychology
- Doreen Karau – Head of Year 11, English
- Paul Ellis – Head of Year 10, PE & Games
- Francois van Niekerk – Head of Year 9, Design & Technology
- Anna Wigan – Head of Faculty: English
- Celine Vialle – Head of Faculty: Languages, French, Spanish
- Rose Njuguna – Head of Faculty: Mathematics
- Matthew Pearce – Head of Faculty: Science, Biology
- Brian Abuto – Head of Secondary Sport: PE, Games, SEHS
- Geoffrey Namulala – Head of Faculty Arts: Visual Arts & Design Teacher
- John Kimani – Head of Faculty: Social Sciences, Geography
- Joseph Kabatha – Head of Faculty: Commerce and Digital Systems, Business, BTEC
- Cheruiyot Bett – Examinations Officer, Inclusion Teacher
- Julius Aringo – Key Stage 4 and 5 SENDCO, Inclusion Teacher
- Peris Wangari – Inclusion and English Teacher
- Eva Gatwiri – History, Global Perspectives, TOK
- Paul Ngai – Physics
- Clifford Olando – Science, Physics
- Jordan Coleman – History, Sociology, Psychology, TOK
- Farren Keruba – Science, Biology
- Anna Akatsa – English
- Gemma Martinez – Spanish
- Gladys Mbuvi-Kiema – English
- Naomi Rono – EE and RP Coordinator, Business Studies, Economics,BTEC
- Eliud Kangethe – Mathematics
- Dominic Lundall – Mathematics
- Merab Omolo – French
- Duncan Wahome – Mathematics
- Ann Gatuma – Mathematics
- Stella Mitema – Science, Biology, Chemistry
- Violet Ayoo – Chemistry, Biology
- Niven Balraj – Environmental Systems & Environmental Management
- Daniel Worthington – PE
- Eve Muriranja – English
- Mabel Okioga – Music
- Mercy Muriuki – Drama & Theatre Studies
- Irene Simiyu – French and Swahili
- Patrick Mutuku – ICT, Computer Science, Digital Societies
- Ben Asugo – Chemistry
- Joseph Kabatha – BTEC, Business Studies & Economics
- Joseph Mwangi – History and Geography
- Grace Mitema – Inclusion Teacher & EAL Support
- Teresa Oketcha – BTEC Business and Travel and Tourism
- Peris Mburu – Cover Teacher
- Aaron Appleton – Head of Boarding
- Richard Awili – Head of Baobab House (Houseparent, Boys)
- Violet Ayoo – Head of Acacia House (Houseparent, Girls)
- Lydiah Nderitu – Assistant Houseparents (Girls)
- Harriet Omindi – Assistant Houseparent (Girls)
- Joseph Mathenge – Assistant Houseparent (Boys)
- Brett Wataka – Assistant Houseparent (Boys)
Early Years Unit
- June Odhiambo – Creche B Class Teacher
- Naserian Mathu – Early Years Coordinator, Creche G Class Teacher
- Anastasia Wairi – Foundation Stage 1B Class Teacher, Clubs and Activities Coordinator
- Ellie Helps – Foundation Stage 1G Class Teacher
- Stephen Migwi – Foundation Stage 2B Class Teacher
- Sara Daly – Foundation Stage 2G Class Teacher
Key Stage 1
- Irene Mwangi – Year 1B Class Teacher
- Emily Rose – Year 1 Leader, Year 1G Class Teacher
- Stacy Mumo – Year 2B Class Teacher
- Susie Fisher – Year 2G Class Teacher
- Faith Mdzomba – Year 2 Leader, Year 2E Class Teacher
- Irene Mwangi – Year 1B Class Teacher
Key Stage 2
- Richard Lockyer – Year 3 Leader, Year 3B Class Teacher
- Jael Otieno – Year 3G Class Teacher
- Emma Cartwright – Year 3E Class Teacher
- Pooja Sokhi – Year 4 Leader, Year 4B Class Teacher
- Shannon Moore – Year 4G Class Teacher
- Ruby Mose – Year 4E Class Teacher
- Lynn Odira – Year 5 Leader, Year 5B Class Teacher
- Ruth Kituku – Year 5G Class Teacher
- Lynsey O’Brian – Year 5E Class Teacher
- Chanita Watson – Year 6 Leader, Year 6B Class Teacher
- Marlet Van Niekerk – Year 6G Class Teacher
- Pauline Mue – Year 6E Class Teacher
- Peter Warui – Year 7B Form Tutor
- Alexander Mutune – Year 7G Form Tutor
- Toni Haylett – Year 7E Form Tutor
- Evelyn Muthangya – Year 7 Leader
- Simon Karonji – Year 8B Form Tutor
- Bensen N’geno – Year 8G Form Tutor
- Joy Akolo – Year 8E Form Tutor
- Anja Lottering – Year 8K Form Tutor
- Rebekah Worthington – Year 8 Leader
Specialist Teachers
- Toni Haylett – Drama
- Corrine Laight – Music
- Harrison Straw – Head of Prep Boys’ Sports, PE & Games
- Eve Nganga – Head of Prep Girls’ Sports, PE & Games
- Connie Painting – Head of Swimming
- Bensen N’geno – PE & Games
- Joseph Kamau – Swimming
- Sabine Chegge – Swimming
- Elias Guya – Games
- Joy Akolo – French and Kiswahili, Prep Well-being Champion
- Christine Juma – French and Kiswahili
- Alex Mutune – History and Geography
- Peter Warui – Computing
- Anja Lottering – Art and DT
- Simon Karonji – Science
- Evelyn Muthangya – Maths and Science
- Richard Awili – Maths, Head of Boys’ Boarding
- Rebekah Worthington – English
- Caroline Otuma – Cover Teaching Assistant
- Emma Muthoni – Cover Teaching Assistant,
- TBC. Head of Football
Inclusion
- Sam Bird – Whole Site Inclusion Leader
- Beatrice Ochieng – Creche to Year 3 SENDCO, Inclusion Teacher
- Lillian Owino – Year 4 to Year 8 SENDCO, Inclusion Teacher
- Stanley Musyoki – Inclusion Teacher
- Beatrice Wandia – Learning Support Assistant
- Sheetal Shah – EAL Teacher
- Cosmas Mutai – Inclusion Teacher
Teaching Assistants and Class Assistants:
Early Years
- Stefucah Machoni
- Leah Kibocha
- Jane Ngina
- Veronica Wafula
- Grace Kinyanjui
- Euginia Wamuyu
- Julia Maina
- Dorina Atichi
Key Stage 1
- Rehema Nana
- Risper Njagi
- Edwin Kiti
- Martha Ngumo
- Josephine Ndirangu
Key Stage 2
- Victorine Musundi
- Christine Njeri
- Eddie Onami Sakawa
- Joseph Onyango
- Nancy Ogutu – Prep Headteacher’s Secretary
- Evelyn Wekesa – Prep Headteacher’s Secretary
- Marion Nyamweya – Secondary Headteacher’s Secretary
- Irene Kariuki – Junior Secretary
- Christine Kamiri – Junior Secretary
- Bernadette Mugo – Admissions Coordinator
- Priscilla Mwihaki – Marketing and Events Coordinator
- Rose Maundu – Prep School Nurse
- Catherine Kaanya – Secondary School Nurse
- Emily Ngiyo – Prep Librarian & Stores
- Catherine Gichira – Prep Librarian Assistant & Resources
- Daniel Waithanji – KS3 Science Lab Technician
- Alex Chege – Secondary Science Lab Technician
- Issac Wambua – Prep Lab Technician
- Handey Mose – Prep ICT Technician and Media Coordinator
- Wington Churchill – Prep ICT Technician
- Anthony Gitau – Secondary ICT Technician
- Josephat Okora – Secondary ICT Technician
- Purity Mukuria – Data & Engage Manager
- Nicholas Sabasi – Store keeper/Reprographics
- Bridgid Amboga – Theatre Assistant
- Purity Karara – Secondary Art Room Assistant
- Evangeline Wandia – Prep Art Room Assistant
- Maureen Wanyeki – Learning Resource Manager
- Daniel Gitau – Swimming Pool Attendant/Lifeguard
- Alexandra Vaporidis – Whole Site School Counsellor
- Zeinab Said – Whole Site School Counsellor
- Brian Mwangale – Operations Manager
- Margaret Gachirah – Human Resources Manager
- Kevin Omwaga – Human Resources Administrative Assistant
- Olivier Lauvaux – Fleet Manager
- Christine Mwai – Senior Accountant
- Chris Mugo – Fees Administrator
- Thomas Kulati – Accountant
- Virginia Mbaro – Line Manager, Cleaning Supervisor
- Stephen Syengo – Security Coordinator
- Samuel Kariuki – Caretaker
- Joseph Karanja – Caretaker
- George Onsongo – Campus Catering Manager
- Benard Kigen – Transport Coordinator
- Stephen Kalumba – Head Groundsman
- Veronicah Kingori – Fleet Department