Our Team

Braeside Lavington employs a team of highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers dedicated to providing students with access to a broad curriculum and extensive co-curricular programme.

The Braeburn Group of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All applicants to Braeburn Schools undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, criminal record, disclosure, and barring service checks.

Leadership team

Wallen Nyamota

Executive Principal

Samwel Atonga

High School Headteacher

Gladys Wahinya

Primary School Headteacher

Agnes Gachagua

Primary School Assistant Headteacher EYFS & KS1

Judith Mwangi

Primary School Assistant Headteacher KS2 & Academics

Joel Ndungu

Deputy Headteacher - Academics

Esther Mokaya

Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral

Nancy Ngei

Deputy Headteacher - Administration

High School Staff

  • Abedeen Khabetsa - Form Tutor, Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher
  • Albert Omariba - Key Stage 5 Coordinator & BTEC Business Teacher
  • Alex Njoroge - Year 8 Group Coordinator, Form Tutor, Computer Science & Mathematics Teacher
  • Alfonce Kioka - Additional Support Coordinator Teacher
  • Alfred Marwa - Music & Performances Coordinator Teacher
  • Anne Patricia Mwangi - Form Tutor, Psychology & Sociology Teacher
  • Benard Isaboke - Chemistry & Physics Teacher
  • Benard Kinisu - Form Tutor, Computer Science & Mathematics Teacher
  • Ben Mauti - Form Tutor, Learning Support & Mathematics Teacher
  • Carol Omollo - Head of Modern Foreign Languages Department & French Teacher
  • Caroline Muiru - Key Stage 4 Coordinator, Geography, Environmental Management & Travel and Tourism Teacher
  • Catherine Macharia - Head of CTV Department, BTEC Hospitality, Biology & Food and Nutrition Teacher
  • Christine Kipchilis - Form Tutor, Physics, Chemistry & Science Teacher
  • Collins Ochieng - Form Tutor, Biology & Chemistry Teacher
  • Daniel Mutuku - Form Tutor, Computer Science, Physics & Science Teacher
  • Edgar Weche - Head of Humanities Department, Geography, Environmental Management & Global Perspectives Teacher
  • Edwin Ochieng - Form Tutor, English & Literature Teacher
  • Erick Oloo - Form Tutor, Mathematics & Business Studies Teacher
  • Francis Inyangala - Form Tutor, Business Studies & Economics Teacher
  • Fredrick Otsimi - Form Tutor, Physics, Mathematics & Science Teacher
  • Godfrey Kasaya - Form Tutor, English, Literature & Global Perspectives Teacher
  • Gladys Matara - Form Tutor, BTEC Business Studies & Economics Teacher
  • Henry Kamau - Year 11 Group Coordinator, Form Tutor, Biology & Mathematics Teacher
  • Hesborn Nyarotso - Head of Science Department, Biology & Chemistry Teacher
  • Hilder Chacha - Year 9 Group Coordinator, Form Tutor & Additional Support Teacher
  • Irene Ngahu - Year 10 Group Coordinator, Form Tutor, Art & Design Teacher
  • Isaac Mburu - Head of Swimming, Games & Swimming Teacher
  • Jane Rita Mbaka - Year 7 Group Coordinator, Form Tutor, History, Sociology & Global Perspectives Teacher
  • Joel Omino - Form Tutor, Business, Geography & Environmental Management Teacher
  • Karaka Maina - Form Tutor, History & Sociology Teacher
  • Kepher Bondo - Form Tutor, Mathematics & Physics Teacher
  • Lilian Wamalwa - Year 13 Group Coordinator, Form Tutor, Geography, Global Perspectives & Sociology Teacher
  • Linet Nyakundi - Form Tutor, History, Sociology & Global Perspectives Teacher
  • Lydia Mwende - Form Tutor, Geography & Swahili Teacher
  • Martin Aguko - Sports Coordinator, Games & Swahili Teacher
  • Mary-Beatrice Karimi - Kay Stage 3 Coordinator & German Teacher
  • Mary Karanja - Head of BTEC & Business Department, Economics & BTEC Teacher
  • Moses Nyongo - Mathematics Teacher
  • Peter Gowa - Mathematics and Chemistry Teacher
  • Peter Muchine - Design & Technology Teacher
  • Philip Owuor - Mathematics Teacher
  • Prisca Koech - Form Tutor & Mathematics Teacher
  • Robert Mbithe - Physical Education and BTEC Sports Teacher
  • Rhoda Meli - Internal Assessment Coordinator, English Language & Literature Teacher
  • Ruth Monyoncho - Head of English Department, English & Literature Teacher
  • Samson Ombima - Form Tutor & Drama Teacher
  • Saphan Anode - Form Tutor, Chemistry, Biology & Science Teacher
  • Stella Wayong'o - Form Tutor, Games & Physical Education Teacher
  • Susan Wanjiru - Year 12 Group Coordinator, Careers, English Language & Literature Teacher
  • Triza Kimani - Clubs Coordinator & Games Teacher
  • Vivianne Wetukha - Form Tutor, French, Sociology & History Teacher
  • Christine Ogembo - English Language & Literature Teacher

Primary School Staff

Key Stage 1 and 2 Teachers

  • Anitah Wanyonyi - Games and Swimming Teacher, Head of Sports
  • Annie Luvai - Inclusion Teacher, Scouts Patron
  • Amos Khaemba - Class Teacher
  • Austin Mwangi - Class Teacher, English Curriculum Leader
  • Brenda Mulira - Inclusion Teacher
  • Caroline Wachira - Inclusion Teacher
  • Charity Maina - Class Teacher, Year Group Leader
  • Cheryl Ngima - Class Teacher, Year Group Leader
  • Clement Rotich - Year 4-6 Inclusion Curriculum Leader
  • Eucabeth Cheptoo - Inclusion Teacher
  • Everlyn Omwega - Class Teacher, Year Group Leader
  • Florence Kamau - Class Teacher, Science Curriculum Leader
  • Florence Wachira - Class Teacher, Humanities Curriculum Leader
  • Gavin Makuba - Art & Design Technology Curriculum Leader, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Jacklyne Beauttah - Music & Performance Curriculum Leader
  • Jamila Liwali - Class Teacher, Year Group Leader
  • Jemima Ng'ang'a - Class Teacher
  • Judy Birgen - French Teacher
  • Judy Gaiko - Class Teacher, Year Group Leader
  • Kennedy Odhiambo - Games and Swimming Teacher
  • Kevin Wahome - Games & Swimming Teacher
  • Lucy Waiharo - Games & Swimming Teacher, Clubs' Coordinator
  • Lucy Njau - Class Teacher
  • Martha Masitsa - Class Teacher, Year Group Leader
  • Mary Amimo - Class Teacher, Mathematics Curriculum Leader
  • Maryanne Gathara - Class Teacher
  • Maurice Oriedi - Games & Swimming Teacher, Head of Swimming
  • Monica Waiboci - Inclusion Teacher
  • Nelly Wangui - Games & Swimming Teacher
  • Noreen Wambugu - Class Teacher, PSHE Curriculum Leader
  • Patrick Mathenge - Computing Teacher
  • Purity Osewe - Class Teacher
  • Ronald Ombajo - Class Teacher
  • Timothy Mbuthia - Kiswahili Teacher
  • Ziprosa Magero - Class Teacher

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Staff

  • Joyce Watiri Kariuki - Class Teacher
  • Juliet Michira - Class Teacher
  • Mariam Said - Class Teacher, Service Learning Coordinator
  • Mary Nyaga - Class Teacher & Assistant EYFS Coordinator
  • Shadya Rana - Class Teacher & PGCEi Mentor
  • Sophie Wanyoike - Class Teacher

School Counsellors

  • Pauline Kamuti
  • Assumptor Mukangi

Teaching and Class Assistants

  • Anne Mabinda - Teaching Assistant
  • Catherine Thenya - Teaching Assistant
  • Christine Kuria - Teaching Assistant
  • Damaris Jepkoech - Teaching Assistant
  • Hannah Muthiora - Teaching Assistant
  • Jacklyne Teyie - Teaching Assistant
  • Jane Maingi - Teaching Assistant
  • Jemima Maina - Class Assistant
  • Maureen Ochola - Teaching Assistant
  • Naomi Mburu - Teaching Assistant
  • Phyllis Kidambu - Class Assistant
  • Risper Wanjiru - Teaching Assistant
  • Ruth Mueni - Teaching Assistant
  • Sarah Ngugi - Teaching Assistant
  • Shaheeda Imtiaz - Teaching Assistant
  • Verah Nyaoke - Teaching Assistant
Association of International Schools in Africa
Council of British International Schools (Compliance Member)
GL Education Assessment Excellence
Cambridge International Examinations
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Kenyan International Schools Association