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

Emma Walford
Maths Teacher

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

Tycho Huussen
Maths & Physics