TEACHERS & STAFF

Darren Amena

Head of Year 5
Darren-Amena

Darren is an experienced educator with a passion for teaching and a global perspective. With over 7 years of teaching experience, including 2 years in the United Kingdom and the remainder in China, Darren has perfected his pedagogical skills to create engaging and dynamic lessons that bring learning to life. Darren firmly believes in the limitless potential of every child and adopts a collaborative approach in his teaching. He understands the importance of catering to the diverse needs of his students, employing flexibility to ensure effective learning. He takes pride in establishing meaningful connections between different subjects, fostering a deeper understanding of the topics at hand. Darren's dedication to teaching is evident through his commitment to reading, sharing his love for literature with the children he teaches, his own children at home, and indulging himself in captivating books during his leisure time.

As a Year Lead for the past two years, Darren has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. He provides support to his team and offers valuable pastoral care to the cohorts he works with, notably including Year 5 at BSG last year. His ability to create a nurturing and supportive environment for his students contributes to their overall growth and well-being.

Outside of the classroom, Darren leads an active lifestyle and enjoys participating in various sports. While he appreciates a wide range of athletic endeavors, golf and football hold a special place in his heart. As a dedicated Everton fan, he closely follows the team's progress. Additionally, Darren finds enjoyment in board games and indulges his imagination in the vast world of Dungeons & Dragons. In his role as a Dungeon Master (DM), he crafts thrilling and immersive fantasy realms for daring players to explore. Furthermore, he cherishes quality time with his family and eagerly embarks on new adventures together.