Secondary & Sixth Form team

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 first book ‘Latidos’ – a beautiful account of his travels around the globe, was published in 2020. His second novel, ‘Jartarse a Morir’ – a story based on a real-life incident of mysterious deaths in France, was published in November 2023. Juan teaches Spanish at ISCAT and is currently acting Head of Secondary and A Levels (Sixth Form).

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 Head of A Levels, as well as our History & Law teacher. She enjoys travelling and learning more about other cultures and peoples and tries to bring this international perspective into her teaching wherever possible.

Lucy holds a First-Class Master’s degree (MMath) and a DPhil (PhD) in Mathematics and Engineering Science, both from the University of Oxford. She has over six years of experience teaching there as a College Lecturer and has received an award for excellence in teaching. For seven years, she was closely involved in Oxford University’s mathematics admissions process, contributing to the development of mark schemes, marking tests, designing interview questions, leading candidate interviews, and helping to make admissions decisions. Outside the classroom, she enjoys walking her dog in the mountains, hula hooping, and playing board games.

Steph teaches biology at ISCAT to GCSE and A-Level . Her love of biology is reflected by the pursuit of her own education as she holds a BSc, MSc and PhD in biology. Steph especially loves tropical forests and has spent ten years researching the incredible biodiversity found there, from tracking monitor lizards in the Philippines to collecting ants in Borneo and exploring the global importance of termites. Steph obtained her QTS qualification in the UK and has over eight years teaching experience, specialising in A-Level biology. She loves to share her passion with others and has led scientific youth expeditions to the Amazon rainforest and Namib desert. Steph has now settled with her family here in Spain and enjoys exploring the area in her campervan. She particularly loves climbing, hiking or cycling in the mountains.

Matt brings a rich global perspective to his teaching, having travelled to 57 countries and volunteered in Africa and Asia. He holds a degree from Northumbria University, UK, and postgraduate teaching qualifications from the University of Nottingham, UK. Now teaching Business and English, Matt draws on his diverse experiences to help students make real-world connections in their learning and to think critically about the global environment around them. Recently, he has also taken on the exciting new role of becoming a dad. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys long walks in nature with his dog and is always eager to explore new parts of the world.

Isaac began his career in the research and innovation sector in 2013 as a project engineer for a tech spin-off in the Barcelona area, the same year he earned his Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the University of Barcelona. Teaching has always been a core passion for Isaac, and he has honed his skills in various contexts and countries, including Belgium, Israel, and Spain. Isaac’s lessons are designed to foster critical thinking and empower students with the scientific method and a rational mindset. He emphasizes precision and accuracy, incorporating real-life case studies into his teaching to help students develop proficiency throughout the academic year. In his free time he enjoys trail running, trekking and sustainable beekeeping. 

Scott teaches Geography across the different Key Stages in Secondary. 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!

Isaura is our school Psychologist. She graduated from the University of Barcelona with a degree in Child and Youth Psychology in 1998, with a Masters in learning disabilities and a postgraduate course in psychomotor therapy. She also holds a Practitioner qualification in NLP and has a wide experience in clinical psychology. She has owned a psychology surgery since 2000 and has been working as a school counselor and educational psychologist for nearly 20 years. She joined ISCAT in 2013, forming part of the SEN Department and provides support and guidance to students with emotional or learning difficulties. She also advises teachers and families, liaises with external professionals and works together with our SENDCO. In her free time Isaura loves cooking and sports and regularly practices swimming and goes hiking.