Principal's Welcome
Leigh Hovey
Principal
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26 Years (and counting) working in education, the last 21 in leadership positions of schools all shapes and sizes. Trained as an inspector of British schools and an improvement advisor. Based in London in the UK until 2017.
I am married with 4 children and 4 dogs. I like to run and play the guitar
(not at the same time!)
It is my greatest privilege and honour to be the Principal of Cambridge English School, Hawally. I am also delighted to welcome you to our website, we hope you find it informative and helpful.
Education is a journey, from the moment our children are born they begin to learn and develop at an incredible rate. In the 3 years before they start school they learn to walk, talk, eat and a multitude of other skills and knowledge.
When your child joins us we will work with you to ensure the very best education and the richest experiences for them.
Our simple vision is that we will strive relentlessly to ensure that Cambridge English Schools will be among the very best schools in Kuwait. In turn we want every child to be the very best they can be, and we expect the same from ourselves.
We will always be aspirational and aim for the very highest standards, looking to constantly improve and develop.
We are excited to be on this journey of excellence and welcome you along with us, parent engagement and support will be a key factor in our continuing success, working in partnership will ensure the very best outcomes for our students and our school.
So please ensure that you come and see us with any questions, suggestions or just things you wish to raise.
PRINCIPAL
Leigh Hovey
Meet Our Leadership Team
BEng Civil Engineering, MSc IT, PGCE, Mathematics, MBA
Mathematics Teacher 1997-2006 (UK, KSA, Kuwait),
Head of Faculty 2006 – 2011 (Kuwait)
Deputy Head / Examinations Officer 2011 – 2016 (Kuwait)
Head Teacher 2016 Present (Kuwait)
Married with 4 children (brought up in Kuwait)
Love: Fast cars and slow bikes
Motto: God is GREAT, so believe in him and be strong.
Rob Ford
Primary Head
Caroline Mullen
EYFS Head
I have been working in education for over 25 years, over half in Kuwait with the past 4 years at Cambridge English School, Hawally. During these years I have been Head of Chemistry, Head of Science,part of a Middle Leadership Team and now part of the Senior Leadership Team, a position that I am very proud of. Outside of school I am involved with animal welfare in Kuwait and I have 3 rescue dogs. When I am not been pulled around Salwa by my dogs I can be found in Mishref Park training for a future Ironman event!
Passionate about improving outcomes for all students, both in and out of the classroom.
Brett Cain
Secondary Deputy
Matthew Dugdale
Primary Deputy
Our Administrative Team
Caroline Mullen
EYFS Head
EYFS Head
Caroline Mullen
EYFS Head
Caroline Mullen
EYFS Head
Caroline Mullen
EYFS Head
Caroline Mullen
EYFS Head
Director's Welcome
Leigh Hovey
Principal
​
27 Years (and counting) working in education, the last 22 in leadership positions of schools all shapes and sizes. Trained as an inspector of British and International schools and an improvement advisor. Based in London in the UK until 2017.
I am married with 4 children and 4 dogs. I like to run and play the guitar
(not at the same time!)
It is my greatest privilege and honour to be the Director of The Cambridge English Schools in Kuwait. I am also delighted to welcome you to our website, we hope you find it informative and helpful.
Education is a journey, from the moment our children are born they begin to learn and develop at an incredible rate. In the 3 years before they start school they learn to walk, talk, eat and a multitude of other skills and knowledge.
When your child joins us we will work with you to ensure the very best education and the richest experiences for them.
Our simple vision is that we will strive relentlessly to ensure that Cambridge English Schools will be among the very best schools in Kuwait. In turn we want every child to be the very best they can be, and we expect the same from ourselves.
We will always be aspirational and aim for the very highest standards, looking to constantly improve and develop.
We are excited to be on this journey of excellence and welcome you along with us, parent engagement and support will be a key factor in our continuing success, working in partnership will ensure the very best outcomes for our students and our school.
So please ensure that you come and see us with any questions, suggestions or just things you wish to raise.
Director
Leigh Hovey
Meet Our Leadership Team
BEng Civil Engineering, MSc IT, PGCE, Mathematics, MBA
Mathematics Teacher 1997-2006 (UK, KSA, Kuwait),
Head of Faculty 2006 – 2011 (Kuwait)
Deputy Head / Examinations Officer 2011 – 2016 (Kuwait)
Head Teacher 2016 Present (Kuwait)
Married with 4 children (brought up in Kuwait)
Love: Fast cars and slow bikes
Motto: God is GREAT, so believe in him and be strong.
Parvaz Sharif
Parvaz Sharif
Secondary Headteacher
I have been working in education for over 25 years, over half in Kuwait with the past 4 years at Cambridge English School, Hawally. During these years I have been Head of Chemistry, Head of Science,part of a Middle Leadership Team and now part of the Senior Leadership Team, a position that I am very proud of. Outside of school I am involved with animal welfare in Kuwait and I have 3 rescue dogs. When I am not been pulled around Salwa by my dogs I can be found in Mishref Park training for a future Ironman event!
Brett Cain
Secondary Deputy
Ahmed
Head of Arabic
I am an experienced school leader and teacher, with a range of experience and a progressive philosophy of education. I have an MBA in Educational Leadership from the Institute of Education in London and have taught and led schools in South Africa, the UK, Belgium, Kuwait and Portugal. I am a native English speaker, fluent in Afrikaans, have a good command of German and Dutch and I am learning Portuguese and Arabic. Apart from languages, I love to promote music, the arts, sport and outdoor pursuits for young people!
Brett Neilson
Primary Headteacher
Kirsten Turner
EYFS Headteacher
Gamil
Head of Islamic
Our Administrative and Support Team
Miss Fatma Hassan
Registrar
Miss Hala
Head of Administration
Miss Huda
Accountant
Miss Sanaa
Miss Neveen
Reception
Uniform & Stores
Miss Nawal
Reception
Miss Angie
Miss Nisreen
Counsellor
Parent Liaison
Miss Samia
Counsellor
Miss Fernas
Systems Support
