Meet the people who make Morna what it is.

Morna has the equivalent of more than 100 full-time teaching and teaching support staff working across the school, giving us an overall ratio of approximately one member of staff for every seven students (1:7). Our generous staffing levels help ensure that students are genuinely known as individuals, supported when they need it and encouraged to achieve their best.

Alongside our teaching, leadership and learning support teams, we have around 60 additional staff working across administration, admissions, finance, IT, nursing, catering, maintenance, gardening, cleaning and facilities. Each plays an important part in creating the environment in which our students learn, grow and thrive.

At Morna, we believe that every role matters. A successful school depends not only on what happens in the classroom, but on the many people working across our campus every day to make it safe, welcoming, well organised and inspiring.

Teaching and non-teaching staff work together as one Morna community, guided by our shared values and ethos and united by the same purpose: to provide the very best education, care and experience for every student.

Our Senior Leadership Team works collaboratively to lead Morna across all areas of school life, combining educational leadership with the operational expertise needed to support a thriving international school community.

Originally from London, I grew up with strong connections to both the UK and Spain. My father was English and my mother Spanish, originally from the Canary Islands. I regularly visited Spain throughout my childhood and always hoped that one day I would make the country my home.

I studied History with Economics at Queen Mary University of London before completing my Postgraduate Certificate in Education. I began my career teaching History at Glebelands School in Cranleigh and later History and Politics through to A Level at Therfield School in Leatherhead. In 2000, I moved to Spain as Head of Humanities at the British School of Tenerife, where I also married my wife, Adriana, and where our son, Ben, was born in 2002. We later moved to Gran Canaria, my mother's home island, where I became Head of Business and Economics.

In 2005, we moved to Adriana's home country of Slovakia, where I spent 12 rewarding years at the British International School of Bratislava, progressing to Head of Key Stage 4 and ultimately Deputy Head. My responsibilities included pastoral care and safeguarding, staff recruitment and training, sport and extracurricular activities, health and safety, and timetabling. I also served as a Regional Professional Development Lead. A particular highlight was coaching our Under-11 football team to become regional champions, competing successfully against professional academy teams.

I then returned to Spain as Head of Secondary at St George's International School in Madrid. During my six years there, the Secondary School more than doubled in size and developed a strong reputation for academic achievement while retaining its focus on students as individuals. I also managed another footballing success, with my Under-16 team winning the regional championship for non-league teams!

International education is also very personal to me. Both of my children have spent their entire education in international schools, giving me the perspective of both educator and parent. My son is now embarking on a Master's degree in Business Strategy at Aarhus University in Denmark, while my daughter graduated from Morna with an excellent set of results and will continue her studies at the University of Salamanca. I am proud not only of their academic achievements, but of the confident, independent and internationally minded young adults they have become.

After six years in Madrid, I had the privilege of joining Morna. From the beginning, I was struck by what a special school it is. We are fortunate to be in a wonderful location, but what really defines Morna for me is its people and the happy, confident students who bring the school to life every day.

As Head Teacher, I particularly enjoy being part of the whole school community, spending time in Early Years, Primary and Secondary and seeing the complete journey our students make. Having also experienced Morna as a parent gives me an additional perspective on the trust families place in us.

My career has taken me from London to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Slovakia, Madrid and now Ibiza, but one belief has remained constant: students must be at the heart of what we do. I feel enormously privileged to be Head Teacher of Morna and to work alongside a committed team of staff who genuinely care about our students, preserving what makes Morna special while continuing to move the school forward.

Originally from Hertfordshire in the UK, I studied Computer Science before beginning a career that took me through a variety of different sectors, including finance, pensions and investments, conveyancing, and hospitality.

My life changed direction when I followed my dream of moving to Ibiza. In those early years on the island, I worked at a language school in Ibiza Town while learning Spanish and establishing a new life here. Ibiza gradually became much more than somewhere I had chosen to live — it became the place I truly call home.

I first joined Morna in 1999, working in administration at the original school site in the Morna Valley in San Carlos. It was a very different School in those days but already had the strong sense of community and individuality that made Morna such a special place to be.

After spending several years away from Ibiza, I returned to Morna in October 2004, shortly after the school had moved to its current site in Santa Gertrudis. By then, I had gained further qualifications in finance and returned in a more financially focused role, becoming Business Manager. As Morna continued to grow, so did the scope and responsibility of my role, eventually leading to my current position as Executive Director.

Today, I have overall responsibility for the operational, financial, legal and administrative management of Morna. I work closely with the Proprietor, Head Teacher and wider Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the educational ambitions of the school are supported by strong and effective operations. I also lead the school's non-academic teams, whose work behind the scenes is fundamental to the successful day-to-day running of Morna and to the experience of our students, families and staff.

I have been fortunate to play a significant part in Morna's growth and development, including project managing the development of four of the school's buildings. Being part of that journey has given me an extensive understanding of Morna, its history and the operational infrastructure needed to support a growing school.

Morna is also very personal to me. I am a mother of three, now aged 19, 18 and 15, all of whom have been educated at Morna. Experiencing the School both as a member of its leadership team and as a parent has given me a valuable perspective on the responsibility we have towards the families who entrust their children to us.

Throughout all the changes I have witnessed at Morna, one thing has remained constant: our students must be at the heart of what we do. Running a school inevitably brings challenges and difficult decisions, but ultimately those decisions should support the education, wellbeing and experience of the young people in our care.

I am enormously proud of how far Morna has come and of the many people who have contributed to that journey. More than two decades after I first walked through its doors, I remain deeply committed to the school, to the island I now call home, and to providing the very best environment we can for our students, staff and wider community.

I genuinely really enjoyed school: primary, secondary and Sixth Form. Being part of a culture that was so safe, supportive and encouraging contributed to who I became as a young adult but also to who I am today. You only truly get one 'shot' at your school years, so I believe it is essential that schools do everything they can to make them as enjoyable and productive as possible. It has always been — and always will be — an honour to play my part in a school doing just that.

After completing a degree in Economics at the University of Nottingham and then my teacher training at the University of Warwick, I took my first job in a comprehensive school in South Birmingham. I moved to a similar school after a couple of years to take up the position of Head of Business and Economics. I stayed for 17 years, my final two as Headteacher, after several as Deputy Headteacher.

In 2025, my wife and I pursued a long-held ambition to move abroad. We spent a year in Murcia, in southeast Spain, which was great, but when the opportunity came to join Morna, we jumped at it.

Let me explain why by briefly revisiting the story above.

If you visit my office at Morna, you will see that I have brought with me a few things that I hold dear — some photos, cards and programmes from school productions, for example — which remind me of my time working in the UK. The culture that my colleagues and I created, in some very challenging circumstances, is something I remain incredibly proud of. We went to great lengths to provide a high-quality and diverse curriculum for students with very different needs. Our attendance was above the national average despite high levels of deprivation in our catchment. Our students went on to excellent destinations, both post-16 and post-18. They made a positive contribution to their local communities. They spoke positively about their school and, perhaps rather unusually for teenagers, nearly all of them wore their uniform with pride.

OFSTED, the English school inspectorate, made their call on my 40th birthday, and it was pleasing that they recognised the school as Good — but, in truth, we weren't working for them. We were driven by the belief that our students had one chance at their school years and deserved the very best we could offer.

That brings me back to Morna.

The context is different but the principles that matter to me are exactly the same. I want students to enjoy coming to school, to feel known and supported, to be challenged and ambitious, to be proud of their school and, ultimately, to leave Morna ready, capable and excited for whatever comes next.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity we have to pursue those ambitions without being constrained by many of the things that can get in the way elsewhere. We are entirely independent, we are well resourced and we have a wonderfully diverse and supportive community. There is little need — or room — for compromise. This gives us a great responsibility: to keep asking ourselves what the very best experience for our students would look like, and then to do everything we can to provide it.

Together with my colleagues in Secondary, I am looking forward to preserving what already makes Morna so special, while also exploring how we can be even better and create a genuinely world-class experience for our students and their families. If you have any concerns, questions, or would simply like to discuss something with us, please do get in touch. We're here to help.

I grew up in Glasgow, Scotland and, for as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I loved school myself and knew from an early age that education was where my future lay. After studying French and Spanish at university, I went on to complete a PGCE in Primary Education. Ibiza, however, wasn't originally part of the plan! What was supposed to be a six-month adventure working as a tour guide brought me to the island — and I simply never went home. Ibiza became my home and, before long, Morna became a huge part of my life too.

My journey at Morna International College began many years ago in the original Morna farmhouse school in San Carlos — and it was a very different school from the one you see today. It was a truly magical place to begin my Morna career. Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs and rabbits lived in a pen within the school grounds, sheep occasionally wandered across the playground, and chickens roamed so freely that I would sometimes find freshly laid eggs waiting for me in my marking tray! Lunchtimes were spent outside with the children, often picking fruit straight from the trees. It was wonderfully unique, wonderfully Ibiza and a very special place for children to learn and grow.

Even then, however, there was a much bigger vision for Morna. The owner at the time had a dream of creating a purpose-built international school in the heart of the island, accessible to families from across Ibiza. That dream began with the finca and two teaching blocks. I don't think any of us could have imagined quite how much the school would grow from those beginnings.

Today, Morna has evolved into a thriving school educating children from EYFS right through to Sixth Form. While the buildings and facilities have changed enormously, the sense of community that made the original Morna so special remains at its heart.

As Head of Primary, I feel incredibly fortunate to have witnessed that journey first-hand. I have watched Primary grow from one-form entry to as many as three classes in a year group, welcoming children from an extraordinary range of countries, cultures and backgrounds. One of the greatest joys is watching children who may arrive speaking different languages quickly discover that friendship needs no translation. They learn together, play together and form friendships that often last long after they have left Morna.

Our approach to learning has evolved too. Following the English National Curriculum provides our children with a strong academic foundation and a clear progression of knowledge and skills as they move through the school. At the same time, we believe a curriculum should do much more than prepare children for assessments. We want learning to inspire, motivate and capture children's curiosity, developing confident, independent and resilient learners who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

Being in Ibiza also gives us wonderful opportunities to bring the curriculum to life. We make use of our outdoor spaces and our beautiful island environment, taking learning beyond the classroom wherever possible. We want children to ask questions, explore ideas, solve problems, challenge themselves and discover what excites them, while developing the academic skills and knowledge expected within a high-quality British education.

For me, Morna has never simply been a workplace. It has also been an important part of my family's life. Both of my own children have followed the Morna journey through school and on to university, making lifelong friendships along the way. I have therefore experienced Morna not only as a teacher and school leader, but also as a parent.

We have certainly come a long way from sheep crossing the playground and chickens laying eggs in my marking tray! Yet something fundamental has never changed: Morna is a place where children belong, friendships flourish and young people are encouraged to become the very best version of themselves.

I was born in South Wales, where my love of working with children and education began. I studied for a BEd at Roehampton before beginning my teaching career in Southwest London, where I still have fond memories of my first diverse Early Years class.

After several backpacking trips to warmer countries, I made the exciting decision to move to Ibiza in 1990. Little did I know then that this would become such an important part of my personal and professional journey. I joined Morna Valley School when it was very different from today. I taught a wonderfully mixed, lively class — a real melting pot of ages and characters! Resources were modest, requiring a great deal of creativity and flexibility. Daily routines even included making the classroom fire, and for a while, I taught my class in a stable.

When the school moved from its original San Carlos finca to the current location, my role evolved. I moved on to teach Years 1 and 2, gaining valuable experience across the primary age range. During these years, my own family grew. I had two daughters, who both attended Morna until university, making the school a central part of my life as a parent too.

In 2003, I was asked to head the Early Years Department and teach the reception class. This was an exciting opportunity to return to an area of education I have always been passionate about. Throughout my time at Morna, I have been incredibly fortunate to work with wonderful families and teach children from a huge variety of cultural, linguistic and personal backgrounds. This diversity has enriched my experience and continually reminded me of the importance of seeing every child as an individual. Supporting them during their earliest years is something I have always valued.

Over the years, I have been privileged to watch the school and its Early Years provision grow. What began as a small, modest setting has developed into a thriving international school, while retaining its focus on relationships, community and putting children at the heart of everything we do.

My journey has now come full circle. Today, as Head of Early Years and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I support the development of our provision, work alongside a dedicated team and contribute to the strategic direction of the school.

Despite all the changes, certain moments never lose their magic. I still feel incredibly rewarded by the joy of seeing a child read their very first word and sentence. Watching the moment they realise that marks on a page have meaning remains one of the most satisfying parts of teaching. Looking back, the young teacher arriving in 1990 could never have imagined the journey ahead. Morna Valley has become a significant part of my life, and it continues to be a privilege to play a part in its ongoing story.

With over 20 years' experience in teaching and educational leadership across the UK, Spain and Thailand, I have worked with students, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Originally from Lancaster in the UK, I began my career after completing a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages at the University of Central Lancashire, studying Spanish, Italian and German. I then completed a two-year ICT conversion course alongside my PGCE at Lancaster University, gaining Qualified Teacher Status. I went on to teach ICT before progressing into my first middle management role as Head of ICT.

My career then developed into international education, with teaching and leadership roles in Spain and Thailand. While working as an Assistant Headteacher at a school in Bangkok, I began my MA in Educational Leadership. This supported my continued development as a school leader and strengthened my understanding of educational leadership and school improvement.

I joined Morna International College in 2019 and have since progressed from Assistant Head of Secondary to Head of Academic Organisation and into the Senior Leadership Team. I feel very fortunate to have grown professionally within the same school and to have worked closely with students, staff and families throughout this journey.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, I work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve the education and outcomes of our students and to ensure that Morna remains a happy, safe and supportive environment for our whole school community.

Safeguarding and student wellbeing are important parts of my leadership role. As Designated Safeguarding Lead and Coordinator for Wellbeing and Protection, I am committed to ensuring that students feel safe, supported and able to thrive. This interest led me to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership of School Mental Health and Wellbeing.

What I value most about Morna is its people and strong sense of community. I am fortunate to work alongside a supportive Senior Leadership Team and a dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff whose commitment and care make a real difference to our students and families. I enjoy being part of a diverse school community where different cultures come together.

I feel very fortunate to be part of Morna's growth and development. What continues to motivate me is seeing students grow in confidence, discover their strengths and achieve things they may not have thought possible. Being able to support that journey alongside such committed colleagues is what makes working at Morna so rewarding.

Our specialist Early Years teachers work with children in Nursery and Reception, alongside Learning Support Assistants, to provide a nurturing, engaging and developmentally appropriate start to school life.

Our Primary team includes class teachers from Years 1 to 6, supported by specialist teachers who enrich the curriculum in areas including Spanish, Music and Physical Education. Together, they provide a broad and engaging education while ensuring that each child is known and supported as an individual.

From Year 7 to Sixth Form, students are taught by subject specialists across a broad academic curriculum. Our teachers combine strong subject knowledge with a commitment to helping students develop independence, confidence and ambition as they progress towards IGCSE, AS Level and A Level qualifications.

Our Learning Support and Wellbeing teams work closely with students, families and teachers to ensure that individual needs are understood and appropriately supported. This includes provision for learning needs, English as an Additional Language and individual support, alongside a wider commitment to student wellbeing and personal development.

Personal Development, Wellbeing & Safeguarding

Our administration, finance, catering, IT and site teams provide professional expertise and day-to-day support that keep the school running effectively. Their work underpins school life and helps create a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for students, families and staff.