Dominic Abbott

Head of School

I have 26 years of experience of working in international schools including The Hague, Hong Kong, Lisbon, Prague and London.

James Bailey

Teacher and Key Stage leader

I have over 10 years experiences teaching across KS1/2 and EYFS, with experience teaching in England, Germany, Russia and now Spain.

Amy Baker

Teacher and Key Stage leader

I have taught in both Mexico and Spain and have a passion for being with and teaching young learners. I favour a hands-on, inquiry based approach to learning.

Pagan Anscombe

Teacher

I studied and taught SEN children in South Africa. I enjoy creating individualised learning experiences through play.

Nicola Jeken

Teacher

After teaching in a school in England for several years, I decided that I wanted to explore Spain and learn a new language.

Beatriz Vega

Teacher

I am a bilingual, language-trained teacher who has taught GCSEs and A-Levels in the UK and Early Years and Key Stage 1 in Spain.

Sophie Tolchard

Teacher

Originally from Manchester, England, I have 1 year experience as a primary teacher here in wonderful Coruña British School.

Kerryn Koh

Teacher

Over the last 7 years, I have taught in Australia, Spain and the UK and love being back in A Coruña.

Cristina Sanchez

Teacher

In June 2018 I completed my PGCE with the University of Sunderland and now I am really enjoying teaching at CBS.

Águeda Espantoso

Teacher

Specialist in Early Years has spent almost 20 years dedicating myself to teaching. I firmly believe in the power of language.

Ana Seoane

Teacher

Teacher in Primary Education, with a specialty in Physical Education. Degree in Psychopedagogy. I believe that education changes the world. I enjoy my summers running camps of the Xunta de Galicia. I love reading and traveling.

Tamara Anido

Teacher

With a Primary Education degree, I spent several years volunteering and working in different activities and camps with children.

Alejandra Vasallo

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Ever since I was very young I always wanted to work with children. I am therefore delighted to work alongside such professional colleagues who really cared about their students progress.

Laura López -Pizarro

Learning Support

I started at CBS 3 years ago as a Teaching Assistant and was soon offered a position as learning support teacher. I help EAL and SEN students.

Jenni Rahunen

Music Teacher

Since graduating with a Masters in Music, I have worked across the entire Primary and Secondary age-range in Finnish schools and music conservatories.

Hannah Bell

Teacher

I am from the Lake District, UK and I aim to nurture the children’s creativity, imagination and enthusiasm across the curriculum.

Mr Desimpelaere

Teacher Assistant

I graduated as a Physical Education teacher and have over 25 years of experience working with children. Since 2018 I have been part of the CBS team and it gives me such a joy guiding the next generation into their future.

Mr Stone

Teacher Assistant

I studied Arts and Humanities with a specialism in English Language in the UK. I really enjoy working with children and seeing the progress they make at CBS. I especially love the moments when a smile appears on a child's face because they have achieved something they previously thought impossible.

Ms Álvarez

Teacher Assistant

I have a degree in English and later completed a Masters in Advanced English Studies. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in the UK and in the US. I love working at CBS because everyday working with children is different and it makes me very happy to be part of their academic progress.

Ms Gartland

Teacher Assistant

I studied Spanish and German in the UK and am an experienced teacher with a Masters in Education. I have many years teaching experience in both the UK and Spain. My role in CBS enables me to see teaching from a different perspective and I love being part of the children's learning journey.

Ms González

Teacher Assistant

I began my career working with Early Years children and I have worked in many places, including the UK, in Madrid, in Valencia and now here in Coruña. I love teaching and watching the progress of children that I work with.

Ms Perotta

Teacher Assistant

I was educated in the USA and after graduating from High School I pursued a career in retail. Recently I have discovered a love for education and enjoy working in CBS because of the day to day contact with the children and seeing them progress.

Ms Ramos

Teacher Assistant

I studied Educational Psychology and later a Master’s in Child Psychology. Currently I am studying to become a teacher of Special Educational Needs. Education and children are my passion because they make me live a thousand emotions in a single moment and being part of CBS team gives the opportunity to live those moments.

Ms Vila

Teacher Assistant

I studied English and later a Master’s degree in East Asian studies. I love my role at CBS because I believe in its mission. As well as taking care of the children on a day to day basis I also enjoy witnessing their academic development.

Alison Moore

Reception Assistant

I graduated with a degree in Spanish and German. I love working in CBS because of the atmosphere of ‘lifelong learning’ for both children and adults.

Andrea Caamaño

Galician Teacher

Since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to be a teacher, and after several of years teaching, I can say that I am now in the perfect school. I believe it is important to be continual growing professionally and that empathy and respect is the basis of teaching. I have found that here in CBS.

Brais Calo

Teacher Assistant

I have been working around the world and now I have joined the CBS team as a teaching assistant. I really enjoy working with children. I truly think that it is fascinating to guide the students in their learning and witness their progress.

Kitti Vaughan

Class Teacher

I have taught in a number of Early Years settings in both Europe and Asia, most recently in a bilingual school in Shanghai. I strongly believe in play based learning in an environment where the children feel happy, confident and secure.

Rebecca Peters

Class Teacher

I have taught Primary students in the UK, Mexico and Montenegro and am very excited to be starting this chapter of my career here at CBS. I believe that teaching children to read is one of the biggest gifts we can give them and that it's never too early to start teaching independence.