Get to know our staff

Samy Khattab

Headteacher

Personal profile

An experienced headteacher with over 4 years of experience in providing the vision and leadership required to ensure a high quality of education for our children. I have been running Al-Arqam Supplementary School (270 students) since 2017 until today. Having a proven track record of successfully managing resources and staff to improve educational services. Thereby providing students and teachers with the best environment to achieve their full potential. As the headteacher of Al-Arqam Supplementary school, I always feel that providing a good educational service is what our children deserve, and hence, we are striving in order to achieve that. I always believe that teaching the Arabic language and Islamic studies in the West is our great duty towards our young generations and our communities.

Qualifications | Training

  • BSc in geological studies from the University of Alexandria, 2008.
  • Master’s degree in Islamic Jurisprudence from the Markfield Institute of Higher Education/ Newman University- UK, 2020.
  • I am studying towards a PhD degree at the University of Leeds- School of Languages, Cultures, and Societies.
  • I am a Designated Safeguarding Lead authorised by the council of Education- Bradford.
  • I am also a child protection officer since 2018 until today
  • I have attended many training courses related to teaching methods, techniques, educational environments, and child behaviour.

Aicha Baaziz

Deputy HT/GCSE

Personal profile

I am a qualified and dedicated Arabic teacher. I have been teaching the subject for all year groups up to the A-level. Since I began my teaching career, I have gained further professional development and I am an accredited Arabic GCSE & IGCSE examiner with Edexcel and Cambridge exam boards. I am highly organised, and my lesson planning and paperwork records have been praised by managers and OFSTED school inspectors.

Qualifications | Training

  • Mini Master in ” Training Arabic and Quran teachers” The Arab Institute for Studies.
  • Teaching Methodology for Non-Arabic Speakers - EOALT | Paris.
  • Prevent Duty - Educare 2020.
  • Child protection in Education and preventing Bullying - EduCare 2020.
  • Safeguarding Young People - EduCare 2020.
  • Diploma in the Teaching of Arabic Language - Goldsmith UniIntensive.
  • Intensive course in Arabic Grammar - Leeds University.
  • HABC Level 4 in Education(QCF) - Education Partnerships UK.
  • BA (Hons) Economics - University Mohamed 5 - Morocco.

Hisham Al Mahayni

Teacher

Personal profile

I am self-motivated to teach children and adults Arabic. With seven years of experience in teaching Arabic, I have had the chance to teach a range of students of different ages, abilities, cultures, and religion. I use practical methods when teaching, from relevant conversations and discussions to fun and interactive games.

Qualifications | Training

  • International Development Management - Bradford Uni.
  • Bachelor’s Degrees In Accountancy -Damascus University.

Samira Abukanda

Teacher

Personal profile

A diligent and highly motivated Arabic teacher with over a decade of experience in education, I am proficient in teaching Arabic language & Quran to all ages. I strive to provide the best parent-teacher communication, relevant material resources and attained student results throughout each school year.

Qualifications | Training

  • Level 1 and 2 Tajweed qualifications
  • Arabic teacher training qualification
  • High diploma in law at Tripoli University.
  • LLB undergraduate law degree at Tripoli University.

Moamen Tolba

Teacher

Personal profile

I would describe myself as a highly motivated Arabic teacher with a dedication to continuous professional development, communication with parents and providing relevant course materials for effective learning. I have also been fortunate to have had over a decade of classroom experience with various levels and ages which has allowed me to build up my confidence.

Qualifications | Training

  • Intensive course Arabic Grammar.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Behaviour Management course.

Elham

Teacher

Personal profile

Passionate and knowledgeable Arabic Teacher many years of experience delivering engaging
lessons focused on the interests and needs of students. Hands-on experience creating
development courses and activities modelled on goal attainment and student-centred
instructions.

Qualifications | Training

  • Master in Arabic Literature with a specialist in Literature History
  • Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Literature - Chamran Uni Iran.

Vian

Teacher

Personal profile

I am an ambitious and self-motivated professional teacher who dedicates her abilities to improve and develop children’s learning processes. I have continuously advanced my teaching skills and educational developments throughout my years of experience to provide
pupils with the highest standards of education, ensuring that every individual student gains the appropriate level required.

Qualifications | Training

  • Diploma of Education and Training L5 – currently In Progress.
  • Bachelor’s degree in English - Mosul Uni / Iraq.

Salwa

Teacher

Personal profile

I am an enthusiastic Arabic teacher. I implement diverse teaching strategies to get students excited about the subject matter and make it memorable for them. Having about ten years of experience in teaching allows me to interact with and support students with a range of abilities in their lessons and activities, enabling them to grow and progress.

Qualifications | Training

  • Professional Diploma in Education.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Education.
  • Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Certificate.
  • Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health.
  • Safeguarding & Protection (Adults & Children) Training.

Fatima Mokhless

Teacher

Personal profile

I am a very caring, positive and resilient person that can engage students effectively as well as being able to maintain a good rapport with the students. I love the idea that somehow, I am able to shape the future of young children and play an important role in their development. My enthusiasm stands out in everything I do, allowing me to proceed in the pathway as a teacher.

Qualifications | Training

  • Studied at Al-Azhar Al-sharif.
  • Access to Higher education level 3.
  • Healthcare science Degree at University of Bradford.

Saedah Dereiah

Teacher

Personal profile

I am an ambitious and energetic person, always willing to utilise my skills and experience preferably in the Arabic teaching field. As an individual, I have excellent communication skills and can work on my own initiative. I enjoy working in a class environment and providing students with an engaging and fun atmosphere to work and learn.

Qualifications | Training

  • Functional Skills English Level 2.
  • Tajweed course - Anwarul Huda centre
  • Ijazah of Sahih Muslim - Masjed Sarrono /Italy.
  • Diploma of Islamic studies - Zad Academy.
  • Master of Cosmetic Science & Technology - Ferrara Univ /Italy.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy - Al –Quds University.

Maryam Ahmed

Teacher

Personal profile

I have been an Arabic and Quran teacher for 8 years. My attitude is to take on any challenge and persevere till I accomplish it. My positive mindset allows me to support my students using praise and rewards. I teach students to practice more in order to become confident and guide them in the right direction because I believe in what wisdom says, “Teach me to hunt and not give me a fish.’’

Qualifications | Training

  • Memorise the whole Quran in 2007.
  • Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Froster college.
  • Behaviour Management course - Futurelearn.

Samar

Teacher

Personal profile

I am passionate about teaching Arabic language and delivering qualitative lessons to children. Having studied Psychological guiding, I appreciate that teaching encompasses many aspects such as aiding the children’s academic and emotional development and thus
bringing high standard teaching to children.

Qualifications | Training

  • Teaching Assistant Level 2, Introduction to Child Development.
  • Postgraduate Diploma of higher education of the department in Psychological guiding and professional and scholastic steering, University of Damascus.
  • PSC in Psychology, University of Damascus.

Fatna

Teacher

Personal profile

Highly motivated Arabic Teacher with approximately 20 years of classroom teaching experience involving all levels. I love to teach students with passion and commitment.

Qualifications | Training

  • Certificate “ Preparation of Arabic Language Teachers for Speakers of Other Languages and the Holy Quran - Egypt.
  • Certificate “Teaching Arabic language & Islamic Studies - Italy.
  • Certificate “Techniques of teaching Arabic language” - European Marsad for Arabic.
  • Diploma of Quranic studies and tajweed in DAAS.
  • Master “Studies about Islam in Europe” Padova Uni.

Suha Seder

Teacher

Personal profile

Experienced and Highly accomplished native Arabic teacher with an exemplary teaching record. Committed to the promotion of multicultural awareness and bilingualism. Also proficient in teaching Quran with exceptional knowledge of Islamic Sciences and thorough
knowledge of Tajweed, promoting a remarkable ability to read and teach Quran.

Qualifications | Training

  • Advanced level 2 Quran and Tajweed certificate - Anwar Al Huda Centre.
  • Behaviour Management certificate - Madni centre.
  • Pharmacy diploma - Blaqaa, University Amaan/Jordan.

Nour Hamoudeh

Teacher

Personal profile

I have been an Arabic teacher for 10 years. I love my job and my students. I do my job with a passion which drives me to be creative in my work and look for any opportunity to update myself through training. I use a variety of learning strategies in my teaching to bring out the best of my students and support them to achieve good progress in learning Arabic language.

Qualifications | Training

  • Certificate “successful teacher”.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Early Years.

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