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Our team

The people who lead TEA.

From our Governing Board to our school leadership team, the leaders of The ENGLISH Academy bring decades of experience to setting strategy, upholding standards, and shaping daily school life.

Governing Board.

The Governing Board manages and directs TEA, setting the strategic vision and upholding educational excellence.

Mrs. Adelah Musaed Al Sayer
Chairperson
Mrs. Adelah Musaed Al Sayer
Mr. Fawaz Salem Al Mudhaf
Vice Chairman
Mr. Fawaz Salem Al Mudhaf
Mr. Bader Musaed Al Sayer
Board Member
Mr. Bader Musaed Al Sayer
Mr. Nasser Musaed Al Sayer
Board Member
Mr. Nasser Musaed Al Sayer
Ms. Khaledah Al Mudhaf
General Manager
Ms. Khaledah Al Mudhaf

School Leadership.

The dedicated leaders who manage the day-to-day excellence of The ENGLISH Academy.

Principal
Mr Stewart J Cowden

Mr Cowden leads The ENGLISH Academy with a focus on enabling every student to fulfil their potential — building resilience, confidence and a global perspective from KG through to Post-16.

Head of Secondary
Mr Desmond O'Connor
BSc, PGCE, MSc, MA

Mr O'Connor guides students through Key Stage 3, IGCSE and preparation for Sixth Form, promoting high academic standards, purposeful routines and personal responsibility across all year groups.

Head of Primary
Ms Blathnaid Dobbins

Ms Dobbins leads the Primary team in building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, creativity and character, working closely with class teachers to ensure every child is known, supported and challenged.

Head of Early Years
Ms Vada Gospel

Ms Gospel leads the Foundation Stage, creating a warm, play-based environment where young children develop communication, curiosity, independence and a love of learning from their very first days at TEA.

Head of Arabic
Mr Mohammed Al Maghazi

Mr Al Maghazi leads Arabic provision at The ENGLISH Academy, supporting students in developing their Arabic language skills, cultural understanding and confidence across the school.

Head of Administration
Mrs Randa Samir

Mrs Samir leads the administration team, supporting the smooth running of the campus, facilities and parent-facing services to ensure that teaching and learning take place in a safe and well-organised environment.

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Mr Stewart J Cowden, Principal
Mr Stewart J Cowden
Principal, The ENGLISH Academy
A Message from Our Principal

“At TEA every member of staff is driven by a passion to ensure each and every student has a happy and successful school experience.”

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