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Meet Our Staff

At RIAG, our teachers are specialists in their subjects and passionate about teaching and learning.

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • Mr. M Zarafat

    Mr. M Zarafat

    Head Teacher, DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (DSL)
  • Mrs M Akhtar
    Memoona Akhtar is a graduate of the Aalimah course from Jamia tul Imam Muhammad Zakaria, Bradford. She went on to pursue a degree in English at the University of Manchester and has been a passionate and dedicated English teacher for many years.

    Mrs M Akhtar

    English KS4, Islamic Curriculum Lead
  • Mrs A Hussain
    Having qualified as a Science teacher many years ago and having experience in teaching in many schools in Greater Manchester, I am passionate about delivering creative lessons to open the minds of the pupils to love Science as I do.

    Mrs A Hussain

    KS3 & KS4 Science, Curriculum Lead
  • Mrs A Waqas
    Ayesha Waqas is a graduate in Business Information Systems and, has a PGCE in Computing and ICT. She is very passionate about teaching and supporting pupils in their journey to be confident in working with technology as they embark on their path in an ever-evolving world of media and advancing technology.

    Mrs A Waqas

    KS3 computing, KS4 Business, Head of ICT, Media Lead
  • Mrs S Nazir
    Salma Nazir is an Aalimah who graduated from Jamia tul Imam Muhammad Zakaria. She is also a qualified interpreter and has spent several years working in this capacity across the northwest.

    Mrs S Nazir

    KS3 /KS4 RE and Urdu, Islamic Ethos Committee

MEET THE REST OF THE TEAM

  • Mrs T Begum

    Mrs T Begum

    Islamic studies and History Teacher
  • Mrs H Rahman

    Mrs H Rahman

    Attendance Officer, Maths Teacher
  • Mrs R Rahman

    Mrs R Rahman

    KS3/KS4 Arabic Teacher, KS4 English Teacher
  • Miss T Rahman
    I am passionate about supporting the school. I thoroughly enjoy working in the office and meeting the parents and pupils to support them.

    Miss T Rahman

    Administrator
  • Miss A Bashir
    Aisha Bashir has studied BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy and has over 5 years of experience working in various Mental health settings. She has a passion for promoting positive well being and emotional health. She encapsulates her work by teaching PSHE.

    Miss A Bashir

    KS3 PSHE, Pastoral Care
  • Mrs Samila Afzal

    Mrs Samila Afzal

    KS3 and KS4 Maths
  • Miss F Batool
    Faatimah Batool is an Aalimah who graduated from Jamea Al Kauthar in Lancaster. She currently teaches Religious Studies and Urdu.

    Miss F Batool

    KS3/KS4 RE and Urdu, Islamic Ethos Lead
  • Mrs Fizza Batool
    Fizza Batool, an experienced Alima who joined RIA as Urdu, RE and Arabic teacher. Now she holds her position as the Head of History and SEND Lead for the school, having recently gained experience and both areas.

    Mrs Fizza Batool

    KS3/KS4 History, SENCO Lead
  • Miss S Hafeez
    Sana Hafeez is a graduate in Forensic Psychology. Before obtaining her degree, she was also studying Health and Social Care in her A levels, in which she gained sound knowledge on children's emotional and physical needs.

    Miss S Hafeez

    KS3/KS4 PE
  • Mr O Ameer
    Having been involved in charity projects in Rochdale I am passionate about making a difference. I support the school to ensure is safe and dedicate a lot of my hours to support in every way I can.

    Mr O Ameer

    Site Manager
  • Ms A Akhtar

    Ms A Akhtar

    Leadership team, KS4 English Teacher
  • Mrs R Aurakzai

    Mrs R Aurakzai

    Science teacher
  • Mrs S Kauser

    Mrs S Kauser

    Teaching assistant
  • Miss M Hawa

    Miss M Hawa

    Science teacher
  • Mrs H Qayum

    Mrs H Qayum

    Geography and Arabic Teacher
  • Miss H Vagheir

    Miss H Vagheir

    Art Teacher
  • Mrs Abdul-Reman

    Mrs Abdul-Reman

    Urdu Teacher