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Taught by specialists, not generalists.

Every subject at Ashworth is taught by a qualified specialist in that discipline — most hold postgraduate degrees, and many have examined for the IB or Cambridge internationally.

Leadership

The senior team.

MA

Dr. Miriam Achieng

Head of School

Twenty-two years in international education across four countries; joined Ashworth in 2016.

TO

Mr. Thomas Odaka

Head of Diploma Programme

Leads the Diploma cohort and Extended Essay supervision; formerly Head of Sciences.

ER

Ms. Elena Ruiz

Head of Secondary School

Oversees the Middle Years Programme and IGCSE preparation across Years 7–11.

DK

Mr. David Kintu

Head of Primary

Shapes the Early Years and Primary Years Programme, with a focus on early literacy.

PN

Ms. Priya Nair

Director of University Counselling

Guides Year 10–12 students through university pathway planning across five continents.

SO

Mr. Samuel Okello

Director of Admissions

First point of contact for prospective families, from initial enquiry through enrolment.

Departments

Academic department heads.

Mathematics Dr. Achieng Otieno — Analysis & Approaches, Applications & Interpretation
Sciences Ms. Grace Kalema — Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems
English Mr. James Whitfield — Language & Literature, Literature & Performance
Humanities Dr. Sarah Nakato — History, Geography, Economics, Global Politics
Languages Mme. Claire Dubois — French, Spanish, Swahili Language Acquisition
Arts Mr. Peter Ssemwogerere — Visual Arts, Music, Theatre
Design & Technology Mr. Michael Braun — Computer Science, Design Technology
Physical Education Ms. Ruth Adhiambo — Athletics, Aquatics, Health Education

Interested in teaching at Ashworth?

We recruit internationally for subject-specialist and leadership roles each academic year.

Contact Careers & Recruitment