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 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.

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.

Claire teaches Biology and Chemistry at ISCAT to GCSE and A Level, having graduated from Maynooth University, Ireland with a BSc in Science Education. She obtained her QTS in the UK and National Curriculum experience at Slough, England. Coming from a family of educators, Claire’s twin sister is also a teacher. She loves Gaelic football, photography and the Rolling Stones and makes an amazing lemon drizzle cake.

Charles is our Art & Design teacher for secondary and A level. Originally from France, Charles has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Biarritz. He has worked in different sectors of art and design, such as illustration, fashion, the visual arts, cinema, 2D animation and photography. He has been living in Spain for over three years, where he has been working in costume design as a tailor. In his free time Charles loves running, going to the cinema, relaxing with friends and pursuing his passion for clothing design and the visual arts.

Andrea teaches Spanish Language and Literature, Catalan Language and Literature and History of Spain and Catalunya in Secondary. She graduated in 2015 with a degree in Hispanic Language and Literature from the Universitat de Girona and specialized in Secondary Teaching Degree at Universitat de Barcelona. Andrea is a creative person and she loves drawing, painting and design. She also studied Graphic Arts at Escola JOSO in Barcelona. She loves spending time at home watching movies and reading, and her favourite seasons are autumn and winter. 

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.

Scott teaches Geography as well as Business A-level and ICT. 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!