Meet the Team

Teaching Staff

Mr M T Wilson, BSc(Hons), PGCE, PQH (NI)	PRINCIPAL
Mrs G Houston	VICE PRINCIPAL, Pastoral
Mrs S Rayot, MEd, BA(Hons), PGCE	VICE PRINCIPAL, Curriculum
Mr D Byrne, MA(Hons), BA(Hons), PGCE, PhD, PQH(NI), Dip. Adm Man (IAM)	Senior Teacher
Mrs L Campbell-Nesbitt, BSc (Hons), PGCE	Senior Teacher
Mr J McMahon, Bach Tech Mech Eng, PGCE	Senior Teacher
Mr B Baguley, BA(Hons), MBA, HED	Subject Leader, Business Studies
Mr P Campbell, BEd(Hons)	Subject Leader, Technology & Design
Mrs K Coupe, BSc(Hons), PGCE, PhD	Subject Leader, Biology
Mrs S Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Religious Studies
Miss Z Crilly, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Art & Design , Moving Image Arts
Miss H Drummond, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE	Subject Leader, Physics
Mr P Finlay, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE	Subject Leader, Geography
Mrs J Fisher, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Food & Nutrition, Health & Social Care
Miss L Gibson, MA(Hons), PGCE, PGCEM	Subject Leader, Politics
Mrs N Gilbert, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Performing Arts
Mr M Johnston, BEd (Hons), MSc, PGDip	Subject Leader, Digital Technologies
Mr S Johnston, BSc(Hons), PGCE, Ad.Cert. Ed	Head of Science, Subject Leader, Chemistry
Mr N Lennox, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Mathematics
Mr P Marshall, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Boys’ PE/Games (Temporary, 2 days per week)
Ms K McCrory, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Head of MFL, Subject Leader, French
Miss L McKinney, MA, PGCE	Subject Leader, Spanish
Ms N McParland, BA (Hons), PGCE, LGSMD	Subject Leader, English
Mr B McVeigh, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, History
Ms C Moore, BEd	Subject Leader, Girls’ PE/Games
Mr J Orr BEd(Hons)	Subject Leader, Boys’ PE (Temporary 3 days per week), Technology
Mr J Reidy, BA(Hons), PhD, PGCE, LTCL	Subject Leader, Music
Mrs H Beck, MSc, PGCE	Physical Education
Ms A Berry, BSc(Hons) PGCE (on maternity leave)	SENCO, Geography
Ms S Best	Chemistry
Miss A Boyd, BA(Hons), MEd, PGCE, PGCEM	English
Mrs K Branagh, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Mathematics
Mrs V Brown, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Mathematics
Mrs C Campbell	History & Politics
Mr J Cardy	Geography
Mr P Carson	Physical Education
Ms M Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE	French, Spanish
Miss A Dark, BA(Hons), PGCE	English
Mrs J Dickey, BA(Hons), PGCE	English, Performing Arts
Mrs O Fairgrieve, BSc(Hons), DIS, PGCE	Psychology, Acting Assistant SENCo
Mrs N Fleck, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Chemistry
Mrs E Fullerton, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Mathematics
Mr M Gillen, BSC(Hons), PGCE	Biology, Physics Life & Health Sciences
Mr D Gillespie, BMus, PGCE, ATCL	Music, Religious Studies
Mr M Godwin, BA(Hons), PGCE	English, Drama
Mr A Greer	Technology & Design
Mr C Halliday, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Geography
Mrs J Jackson, BSc(Hons), PGCE (on maternity leave)	Chemistry
Mr T Jamison	Chemistry
Mrs K Kane, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Home Economics, Health & Social Care
Mrs B Lavery, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Geography, Acting SENCo
Miss E Martelli	Biology
Ms R Martinez, BA(Hons) PGCE	Spanish
Mrs K McCausland, BA(Hons), PGCE	Art & Design
Mrs L McConnell, BEd(Hons)	Religious Studies
Mr N McGarry	Business Studies
Mr R McKee, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE	Physics
Mrs A McKibbin, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Biology
Mrs L O’Kane, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE	Mathematics, Physics
Mr S Roberts, BA(Hons), PGCE	Art & Design, Moving Image Art
Mrs K Sadler	Biology
Ms S Watson, BA(Hons), PGCE	History, English
Miss J Wilkinson, BEd(Hons)	Mathematics
Mrs V Woods, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE, PQH(NI)	Mathematics

Support Staff

Mrs C Brennan, BA (Hons)	Bursar
Mr C Browne, BSc (Hons)	ICT Support Manager
Mrs J Laughlin	Executive Officer/PA to Principal
Mrs H Greer	Senior Clerical Officer (Finance)
Mrs T Kelly	Senior Clerical Officer
Mrs A McKnight	Senior Clerical Officer
Mrs M Sargent	Senior Clerical Officer
Mrs A Creighton	Sixth Form Supervisor
Mr P McAuley	Sixth Form Supervisor
Mrs B Gourley	French MFL Assistant
Ms M Miralles Bravo	Spanish MFL Assistant
Mr G Baxendale	Technology Technician, Lockers, Maintenance
Mrs C Carberry	Chemistry Technician
Mrs H Fee	Biology Technician
Mrs C Hanna	Home Economics Technician
Mr C Johnston	Physics Technician
Mrs P Moore	Art Technician, Duke of Edinburgh Lead
Mr A O'Neill	Technician
Miss A Coulter	General Assistant
Miss L Darragh	Classroom Assistant
Mrs R Finlay	Classroom Assistant
Ms M Frew	Classroom Assistant
Miss E Gault	Classroom Assistant
Mrs D Gribbon	Classroom Assistant
Mrs S Hare	Classroom Assistant
Miss A Henry	Classroom Assistant
Mrs J Kelly	Classroom Assistant
Mrs S Lavery	Classroom Assistant
Mrs T Lindsay	Classroom Assistant
Mr R McCoey-Allen	Classroom Assistant
Mrs D McComb	Classroom Assistant
Mrs R McKee	General Assistant
Miss B McKeown	Classroom Assistant
Mrs M McVeigh	Classroom Assistant
Miss M Nesbitt	Classroom Assistant
Mrs W Nesbitt	Classroom Assistant
Mrs M Reid	Classroom Assistant
Mr C Thornton	Classroom Assistant
Mr S Townsend	Buildings and Cleaning Supervisor
Mr P Griffith	Assistant Buildings Supervisor
Mrs C Magee	Catering Manager

Board of Governors

Education Authority Representatives

Mr R Cairns

Mr A Cameron

Mr A Hamilton

Mr R McGlaughlin

Mr J McGrath

Department of Education Representatives

Mr D Blair

Mrs T Kennedy

R McCune, MBE, Chairman

*Vacant Positions*

Parent Representatives

Dr I Erskine

Ms K Green

Miss S Truesdale

Teacher Representatives

Mrs L Campbell-Nesbitt

Dr P Finlay

Head Boy & Head Girl

Hello, my name is William Ross and I am privileged to serve as Head Boy at Antrim Grammar School for 2023/24.

In AGS teachers are committed to educating each child for life through commitment to currency, character, and culture and throughout my time at AGS these core values have made me the person I am today. From a shy timid first year right up to present day I have always felt part of the AGS family. Teachers have taught me the importance of working hard to achieve my goals. Their support and encouragement, and that of my peers, has been invaluable in developing my confidence, my character, my leadership skills and my friendships. I’m honoured to be part of AGS where everyone is valued.

This year as Head Boy I look forward to working closely with teachers, the Senior Prefect Team, my peers, and pupils from all year groups to build upon and strengthen the core values of AGS. I strive to be a role model in which all pupils can look up too and by working together I believe AGS will continue to be 'A Great School' where pupils feel challenged, empowered, and valued.

Hello, my name is Eva Varghese and I am delighted to have been given the privilege of being Head Girl of Antrim Grammar School for the academic year 2023/24.

My past six years at Antrim Grammar School have been spent in a positive and supportive environment where I felt that I had all the opportunities needed for me to thrive. The dedication and support from my teachers has enabled me to be confident in my own abilities, always striving to do my best. The culture of acceptance and inclusivity here at AGS means that I have built strong relationships with my peers and the focus on pupil well-being means that I’ve never felt like I was alone. Being provided with opportunities to give back to the community has allowed me to do what I value the most - make a difference in our ever changing society. Through my own personal life, I have been able to develop key skills such as resilience and teamwork which I believe will truly help me as I undertake this great responsibility.

Being Head Girl gives me the opportunity to emphasise what we do best at AGS - to educate for life. I have always felt proud to be part of the AGS family and as Head Girl, I will take it upon myself to ensure each pupil feels just as valued as I have felt. I believe that every pupil has something unique that they can contribute to the school community and I will do my best to ensure that every pupils voice is heard. By working with teachers, pupils and prefects I hope to reinforce our core values to enhance the AGS experience. I am so honoured to have been given this opportunity to be Head Girl of AGS and I look forward to seeing what the year ahead holds for us.