Meet the Team
IPS Cascais British International School is led by a small, dedicated team that ensures the children and their welfare are at the heart of its educational commitment.
IPS Cascais Advisory Board
The purpose of the Advisory Board is to provide:
- independent advice, guidance, and support for the leadership of IPS.
- a wider forum for discussion relating to school development and improvement.
Advisory Board members
Chris Starling |
Executive Director |
Oanh Crouch |
Board Member and Education Director for Globeducate |
Leo Holdstock | Deputy Head and Teacher Representative |
Inge van Zon |
Board Member |
Filipa Almeida | Board Member |
Daniel Jones |
Board Member and Chief Education officer for Globeducate |
James Polansky |
Board Member and Globeducate CEO UK & Portugal |
IPS Cascais Senior Leadership Team
Leo Holdstock |
Deputy Head - Teaching and Learning |
Charlotte Nash | Deputy Head - Pastoral and Well-being |
Megan Lawson | Deputy Head - Support and Inclusion |
Helen McKenzie | Assistant Head |
Matt Heger | Head of Admissions & Marketing |
Teresa de Almeida | Designated Safeguarding Lead |
IPS Cascais Phase Leaders
Anna Comfort |
Early Years & Foundation Stage |
Amy Rafferty | Key Stage 1 |
Sara Piccinini | Lower Key Stage 2 |
Maeve Doherty | Upper Key Stage 2 |
Melissa Theobold | Key Stage 3 |