Secondary & Sixth Form team

With a BA (Hons) in English Literary Studies and French from Middlesex University , and an MA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Birkbeck University of London, Geraldine is not only Head of Secondary and Sixth Form at ISCAT, but teaches English at both GCSE and A Level. Having gained both teaching and management experience at Waltham Forest College (London), in her spare time Geraldine makes regular contributions to live poetry performances and to online magazines.

Juan graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Masters in Romance Languages. A seasoned traveller, his work as an educator has taken him to many exotic and diverse locations around the globe – Costa Rica, New Orleans, India -excelling as a teacher of Spanish and P.E within the British system in all his posts. He is especially interested in everything sports-related, travel and food. A keen writer, Juan’s book ‘Latidos’ – a beautiful account of his travels around the globe, was published last May. Juan teaches Spanish at ISCAT and is currently acting Head of Secondary and A Levels (Sixth Form)

Diego teaches Physical Education, Science and Mathematics at ISCAT. After graduating from the University of Leon, where he studied Science in Sport and Physical Education, as well as a Master of Education in Secondary Education, he spent six years teaching in Secondary schools in the UK. However, finally his love of sun and good food drew him once again to Spain. Diego loves travelling, reading historical, fantasy and science fiction novels, nature and all kinds of sports (basketball, football, handball, cycling, athletics, volleyball, gymnastics, etc.). 

Erin teaches Mathematics throughout Secondary and to A Level. Erin holds a Masters degree in Secondary Mathematics as well as a B.A in Mathematics and Music from Bard College, New York. With over ten years experience in teaching different math curricula in New York, Germany and Spain, Erin’s enthusiasm for Mathematics inspires every student. Apart from leading our students to excellence at GCSE and A Level, Erin leads the Maths Club at ISCAT, coaching and preparing its members for international competitions in Mathematics. In her spare time, Erin loves to dedicate time to her other passion – music.

Katherine completed her BA Hons in Political Science at Newcastle University and then proceeded to take the Graduate Diploma in Law from Leeds Metropolitan University. For the first part of her career Katherine worked in asylum and refugee law . After deciding to pursue an alternative path Katherine completed a PGCE with Nottingham University and taught for 5 years in an international school in Thailand, before returning to the UK to complete her QTS in her hometown of Newcastle. She is ISCAT’s History and Politics teacher as well as our exams officer. She enjoys travelling and learning more about other cultures and peoples and tries to bring this international perspective into her teaching wherever possible.

Saffron teaches Art and Design throughout Secondary, including to GCSE and A Level. She gained a BA (Hons) in Photography from Hereford College of Art and her QTS qualification at The Sutton Park SCITT. Saffron’s interests are very much led by her creative pursuits and she has exhibited her artwork at various locations in the UK. She also likes cooking, walking and fitness.

Alex is an environmental physicist, teaching Science in KS3, Physics in KS4 and KS5 and some Chemistry in KS4. She studied physics in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and did a postgraduate degree in Environmental Engineering in Crete, obtaining her QTS (qualified teacher status) from the UK, having worked in research prior to pursuing her passion for teaching. Alex loves travelling and in her free time enjoys yoga, going climbing and playing music. She is also a competent linguist – speaking Greek, English, French and Spanish fluently. 

Scott teaches Geography to GCSE and A Level as well as BTEC Travel and Tourism. He also plays an active role in ISCAT’s Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Having trained as a Geographer at the California State University, Sacramento, Scott worked as a Research Analyst for the State of California, testing new technologies such as the global positioning system and geographical information systems, giving him 14 years experience of working with maps, demographics, geology and databases. He has been stimulated and strengthened by the international relocations he has made with his family, and his daily joys and rewards include the positive feedback on lessons from his students, yoga, strenuous hikes and bike rides – all of which have driven his resolve as much as his endurance!