Mr R Jones Vice Principal History I.T.

Mr Jones has taught in Killicomaine for 35 years. He is Vice Principal, with responsibility for the development of the curriculum, assessment, discipline and all arrangements for transfer at 11 and 14.

Mr C McAleese Vice Principal English I.T.

Mr McAleese moved to K.J.H.S. in September 2004 as Vice Principal. He previously had taught in Dromore High School and Lisnagarvey High School. He has responsibility for the pastoral system, staff development and school administration. He did a teaching practice in Killicomaine a "few" years ago!

Mrs B Porter Head of English

Mrs Porter is the Head of our English department. She taught in Belfast for one year and has spent the rest of her career in Killicomaine. Mrs Porter is very keen on theatre and has organised many visits to professional and amateur productions. She promotes drama within the school by writing and producing school performances.

Mrs H Doogan English

Mrs Doogan has been teaching in Killicomaine for a few years now and takes the Drama Club which meets weekly. She enjoys the opportunities that working in a Junior High School offers as well as the constant challenges and surprises that are provided every day.

Miss C McMillan English

Miss McMillan arrived in Killicomaine in September 2006, after spending one year teaching in Clounagh Junior High School. She is an enthusiastic English teacher who has a special interest in drama, and working with pupils who have English as an additional language. Miss McMillan enjoys spending her free time reading, walking her dog and watching rugby!

Mrs E Campbell Mathematics

Mrs Campbell previously taught some music in the school, she now concentrates exclusively on mathematics.

Miss D Cassells Mathematics

Miss Cassells is a former pupil of Killicomaine Junior High School. She taught mathematics and physics at Portadown College before moving to Killicomaine in September 2007.

Mrs A Trueman Senior Management Team Head of Science

Mrs Trueman did her teaching practice in Killicomaine Junior High School and has only ever taught in our school. She has a special interest in links with our contributory Primary Schools and is one of the teachers who visits the P7 pupils who are due to start Killicomaine in September.

Mr R McVeigh Science

Mr McVeigh specialises in Physics teaching. He has coached rugby teams in the school for many years. In recent years he has organised quiz teams and led specialised visits to places such as the Millennium Dome.

Mrs H Gribben Head of Year 9 Science

Mrs Gribben has taught from the start of her career in the Science Department of Killicomaine Junior High School. In her job as Year Head she takes a particular interest in the pastoral and disciplinary aspects of Year Group.

Mrs C McAlister Science

Mrs McAlister's specialist subject is microbiology. She enjoys developing Active Teaching and Learning Resources for science. She also assists with Scripture Union.

Mrs L McAleese Science

Mrs McAleese teaches science on a job sharing basis. She also helps with the 8th year Hockey Club after school.

Mr M Adamson Head of Year 9 Head of History

Mr Adamson has taught in Killicomaine Junior High School since 1976. He has an extra-curricular involvement in activities such as Boys' Soccer and "Fun Badminton".

Mrs S Proctor S.E.N.C.O. Head of Year 8 History

Mrs Proctor is the school's Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator. She assists with the annual European trip and 9th year Girls' Hockey.

Mrs M Hopper Head of Geography School Finances I.T.

Mrs Hopper teaches Geography and I.T. and also controls the school's finances, ensuring that each department has an adequate budget.

Mrs J Murphy Geography

Mrs Murphy coaches Year 8 Boys' Hockey, is a qualified First-Aider and is the school coordinator for European studies.

Mr I Best Head of Art and Design

Mr Best has taught in Killicomaine Junior High School since 1975. He is head of the Art and Design department and has responsibility for ICT in the school. He also looks after lost property and runs things like the Christmas parties and the school disco.

Mrs J Murtagh Head of Year 10 Art and Design

Mrs Murtagh has been teaching in the Art and Design Department of Killicomaine Junior High School since September 1976. She will be the year head for 9th year pupils in September 2004. Mrs Murtagh organises several charity events throughout the year.

Mr J McClenaghan Head of Technology and Design

Mr McClenaghan is head of the Technology & Design Department. He coaches the 9th Year soccer teams.

Mr W Usher Head of Year 8 Technology and Design

Mr Usher teaches Technology & Design. He coaches soccer after school and organises the annual outdoor pursuits trip to Killowen.

Mr N Forbes Technology and Design Mathematics

Mr Forbes teaches Technology & Design and Mathematics and runs the Technology Club after school. He is also a qualified First-Aider.

Mrs D Bleakley French

Mrs Bleakley teaches French. She helps out with Scripture Union after school and organises occasional staff outings.

Miss J Garland Spanish

Miss Garland teaches Spanish and is interested in working with pupils with special educational needs. She loves to travel, learn new languages and find out about other cultures.

Mrs D McClenaghan French Mathematics

Mrs McClenaghan teaches Maths and French. She helps lead the Scripture Union Club after school.

Mrs W McQueen Home Economics

Mrs McQueen has taught Home Economics in Killicomaine since 1976 and also takes an after school Craft Club.

Mrs M McIntosh Home Economics

Mrs McIntosh teaches part time in the Home Economics department.

Miss J Clarke Home Economics

Miss Clarke is a former pupil of Killicomaine Junior High School. She has moved to Killicomaine after having taught in a school in Lisburn for four years. In her spare time she likes to travel and enjoys running and mountaineering.

Mrs H Furphy Religious Education

Mrs Furphy is in charge of the R.E. department and also teaches English. She coaches netball and participates in the Scripture Union.

Mrs W Radcliffe I.T. Mathematics

Mrs Radcliffe is teacher in charge of I.T. She takes Year 8 Netball and is a qualified First-Aider.

Mrs S Orbinson I.T. Mathematics

Mrs Orbinson teaches I.T. on a job sharing basis. She also teaches mathematics.

Mrs S Cordner Music Religious Education

Mrs Cordner is teacher in charge of Music as well as teaching some R.E. classes. She is also in charge of the school orchestra and choir.

Mr A McCaffrey Head of Year 10 P.E.

Mr McCaffrey began his teaching career in Killicomaine Junior High School in 1977. He is responsible for rugby in the school.

Mrs L Smyth P.E. I.T.

Mrs Smyth takes the girls after school for hockey, cross-country, athletics and tennis coaching.

 

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