Staff

The backbone of our school

The School of St Jude is proud to employ over 300 staff. Our strategic plan emphasises the importance of local leadership, and while St Jude’s employs a small number of international staff, our employees are largely Tanzanian.

Staff at St Jude’s can be broadly divided into academic and non-academic teams.
St Jude’s academic staff include over 100 teachers, headmasters, deputy headmasters and heads of departments, all of whom are Tanzanian. It’s these people who work directly with students every day to fight poverty through education.

Non-academic staff also have an important part in the success of St Jude’s. These staff include Head Office employees in finance, fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, HR and facilities teams as well as cleaners, bus drivers, gardeners, guards and cooks.

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Our leadership team

St Jude’s Leadership team guides all of the school’s staff to achieve our mission. The Leadership team is overseen by Founder, Gemma Sisia, and comprises our Academic Manager, Nzinyangwa Mcharo, and eight Head Office managers.

With representation from every area of the school, our Leadership team is able to meet challenges with a diverse range of skills and experiences.
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Head Office
Beyond St Jude's

Vivian Deus

Beyond St Jude's Manager
Vivian started at St Jude’s in 2015. Today, she balances her work at St Jude’s with her study of a Master of International Trade Policy and Law. Fittingly, Vivian’s favourite thing about St Jude’s is the opportunity for endless learning – both for staff and students. In her free time, Vivian likes to read and swim.
Vivian oversees two teams:
Community Service
Higher Education
Community and Social Impact

Sarah Harrison

Community and Social Impact Manager
Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, Sarah has lived in many countries during her 10 year career in international development. She studied a Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) at the Australian National University, followed by two different master’s degrees, first in development studies and then in public health. Sarah loves the variety her role at St Jude’s offers her - on any given day, she might find herself working at any of St Jude’s three campuses or out in the community.
Sarah oversees three teams:
Social Impact
Community Relations
Alumni
Donor and Sponsor Relations

Rachael Hewes

Donor and Sponsor Relations Manager
Following a Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Arts at Australian National University, Rachael immediately decided to dedicate herself to a career at St Jude’s. She started at St Jude’s in 2012 as a photographer, and later moved into Supporter Relations. Rachael grew up in South Sydney and Singapore and is a mother of one daughter. She enjoys travelling, cooking and painting.
Rachael oversees three teams:
Supporter Relations
Sponsor Relations
Donor Relations
Facilities

Laurian Mrema

Facilities Manager
Laurian joined St Jude’s in 2017, following five years managing properties all over Tanzania for The Tanganyika Farmers’ Association. Arusha born and bred, Laurian likes to travel, read and listen to music. Now at St Jude’s, he enjoys the fulfillment of knowing he is contributing his skills to a good cause.
Laurian oversees two teams:
Maintenance
IT
Transport
Finance

Johnbosco Heshima

Finance Manager
Johnbosco studied a Bachelor of Accountancy then became a certified public accountant in his home city of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. He started working at St Jude’s in 2020 and enjoys being able to touch people’s lives through the mission and vision of the school. When he’s not at work, Johnbosco loves going on road-trips, reading and swimming.
Johnbosco oversees two teams:
Accounts
Purchasing
Corporate Applications
HR

Happy Malinzi

HR Manager
Happy grew up in Dar Es Salaam and Arusha, Tanzania, then studied a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and HR Management at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. She went on to complete a Master of Business Administration HR Management at ESAMI Institute, before commencing a career in HR. Happy started at St Jude’s in 2017 and enjoys being part of recruiting talented, purpose-driven employees.
Marketing, People and Culture

Kate Holland

Marketing, People and Culture Manager
Kate is from the Gold Coast, Australia, but studied to become a graphic designer at Shillington College, London. Following her graduation, she worked as a designer for businesses and events including the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. In 2018, she started at St Jude’s as a graphic designer. Kate enjoys working at St Jude’s as it gives her the opportunity to grow while working for a cause she believes in.
Kate oversees two teams:
Marketing
People and Culture
Academic

Nzinyangwa Mcharo

Academic Manager
Mr Mcharo grew up in Kilimanjaro before pursuing a Diploma of Education, majoring in physics and chemistry. Before starting at St Jude’s as a teacher in 2009, he was a physics teacher and Head of Department at Moshono Secondary School. Mr Mcharo has a love of science and is passionate about creating a conducive academic environment for our students.
Primary

Isaka Silomba

Primary Head Teacher
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Deputies
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St Jude's Girls Secondary

Elimringi Nyange

St Jude's Girls' Secondary Headmaster (O Level)
Elimringi studied at Tumaini University Makumiri and spent many years teaching in secondary schools before joining St Jude’s in 2017. He has a strong belief in teamwork as the source of success and enjoys sharing his knowledge and skills with others. During his evenings and weekends, Elimringi likes reading the bible and watching wrestling.
Deputies
Boarding
St Jude's Secondary

Erespidus Sabas

St Jude's Secondary Headmaster (O and A Level)
Erespidus joined St Jude’s in 2016, following five years as Headmaster of Mlama Secondary School. He grew up in Moshi, not far from Arusha, and studied a Bachelor of Science with Education at the University of Dar Es Salaam. Erespidus enjoys the opportunities St Jude’s offers for professional growth and development. When he’s not at work, Erespidus loves to watch and play football.
Deputies
Boarding