Our Team
The team of tutors at Aljezur International School has taught together for many years. Their educational and social philosophy is based on students achieving to the best of their abilities and being encouraged to develop a sense of belonging to a community, both within and outside school. An awareness of global, national and local issues is instilled in students.
Staff turnover at Aljezur International is extremely low which means that tutors and students have time to form a strong and trusting bond. Ex-students keep in touch with us and frequently return to school as guest speakers, providing advice and guidance to current students.
All our tutors are qualified to at least degree level and are registered at the Ministry of Education. The process of registration includes international police clearance and the verification of tutors’ academic achievements. A full list of tutors’ qualifications and experience can be examined on request.
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Karen Whitten & Sílvia Catarino
Directors, Teachers of Portuguese, Portuguese Culture & Business Studies
Ali Turner
Examinations Officer and Admin
Ana Buckingham
Admin
Andre Galhardo
PE and Science Teacher
Bettina Neher
German Language and Literature
Claire Langdon O’Neill
History & PHSE Teacher
Derek Hughes OBE
Business AS and A Level
Elisabete Santos
Computer Studies and ICT
Giacomo Osti
Marine Science & Spanish
Ilda Luís
Supervisor
Jill Falkous
Maths, Physics & Chemistry
Jonathan Bergius
English, Mindfulness & Sociology
Kate Podmore
A level Biology & lab technician
Keeley Cheston
English Language & English Literature
Lindsay Gear
Drama
Maria João Sacadura
Biology, Geography, Marine Science, Environmental Management
Ron Trevor
Computer Science
Sonia Tomé
French & Portuguese
Susan Hatfield
Music Teacher
Susie Mayes
Drama & Admissions
Tor Ramsbottom
Admin

