WINNING TEAM
At St Andrew’s International Primary School, our greatest strength is our dedicated, highly qualified, and passionate team. This “Winning Team” of educators, support staff, specialists, and leaders works together to create a nurturing, inspiring, and excellent learning environment for every child. Below is our full team, organised by role and phase.
Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
- Mr Akif A. Naqvi – Headteacher
BA, TEFL, IT Dip., PGCE, MA (Econ.), MBA (E), FCCT; UK DfE / BSO Inspection Certificate - Mrs Janet Kasambala Phillips – Deputy Headteacher
B.Ed, PGCEi, QTS, MA Education, NPQH; Sport Business Management - Mr Michael Ndungu – Phase Leader – Key Stage 2
B.Ed - Mrs Wangiri Jangale – Phase Leader – Key Stage 1
PG Cert. Dip (ECE), PG Dip. Management Studies, BBA, PGCEi - Ms Emma Binding – Phase Leader – Early Years
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, Portage Practitioner, PGCEi
Support & Operations Team
- Ms Atuweni Umali – Admissions Officer / Headteacher’s PA
Diploma in Administrative Studies, Diploma in Business Management - Mr Benson Michongwe – Site Manager
Advanced Diploma in Technical Construction, Certificate in Technical Construction - Mr Samalani Monjesi – Procurement Officer
Diploma in Business Administration (ABE), CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations - Mr Chifundo Takomana – ICT Lead
BSc – Information Technology, Dip. – Computing - Mr Michael Munthali – Assistant Accountant
BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting, Higher Diploma in Business Management (ABE) - Mr Mussa John – Assistant Site Manager
Cert in Child Protection, Fire Safety, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene - Mrs Ruth Kanje – Boarding Matron
Cert in Nursing - Mr Farai Nyamutora – Music & Media
Dip. in Music, Cert. in Musical Fundamentals, Cert. in Design & Technology
EYFS Team (Early Years Foundation Stage)
- Ms Sumani Kalitera – Toddler Class Teacher
TEFL, Diploma in Education (OTHM, UK), TES Certificate - Mrs Yanjanani Z. Juma – Teaching Assistant
Advanced Certificate in ECD, Diploma in Early Years Education
Our entire team is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and the holistic growth of every child at SAIPS. We are proud to work together as the “Winning Team” that makes our school special.
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