Staff & Governors
Working alongside our students.
At Thames British School, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our dedicated teaching staff to our committed governors, we bring together a community of professionals who are passionate about education, innovation, and the success of every student. Guided by a holistic approach to education, we work together to nurture not only academic excellence but also the personal, social, and emotional growth of every learner.
Our staff
We unlock each student’s individual strengths.
Our teachers and support staff are highly qualified, experienced, and committed to nurturing every learner’s potential. They combine expertise in the British curriculum with an international perspective, creating a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive.
At Thames, our staff do more than teach , they inspire curiosity, model integrity, and guide students to develop resilience and collaborative skills that prepare them for a rapidly changing world.
Our governors
We encourage exploration and innovation.
Our Board of Governors provides strategic oversight and ensures that the school remains true to its vision and mission.
They bring a wealth of experience from education, business, and the wider community, supporting our leadership team to deliver excellence in learning, wellbeing, and school development.
Governors play a vital role in shaping policy, guiding growth, and safeguarding the school’s ethos, ensuring that Thames British School continues to thrive as a place of opportunity and inspiration.
A Community of leaders and educators
A commitment to holistic education.
Together, our staff and governors form a team united by shared values and a commitment to holistic education. They are the pillars of our school community, working tirelessly to provide students with the skills, character, and confidence to succeed in school and beyond.
At Thames British School, our people are our greatest asset, driving innovation, inspiring learning, and building a community where every student can flourish.
Meet our Leadership team
Alex Conroy
Head of School
BA Hons Linguistics (Lancaster University), PGCE (London Metropolitan University).
Sophie Heaton
Head of Primary
BA Hons History (Lancaster University), PGCE Primary (University of Cumbria), MSc Psychology (University of Derby).
Daniel English
Head of Secondary
Qualifications: BA Honours Degree in Graphic Design, PGCE (Resistant Materials).
Justine Delmet
IBDP Coordinator, IBDP Core and MFL teacher
MA French as a Foreign Language (Université Paris-Ouest), PGCE Secondary MFL (University of Portsmouth).
Welcome on behalf of
Thames British School board
Welcome by John Carrivick, Thames British School Group
For many of you, this will be your first contact with British education so I should like to invite you to visit our Madrid campus to see for yourself why Thames British school is the right choice for your child.
I have worked with British International schools for over half my working life and I am proud to be a part of the British international education family to which Thames British School belongs.
Schools should prepare their students for life and especially life after school. Consequently, education must embrace the whole child and their wellbeing, well beyond the knowledge he or she acquires in the classroom, and help them achieve their maximum human potential.
At Thames, your child will be learning in a safe environment which fosters respect for others and its natural counterpart, respect for oneself and self-esteem.
Your child will be prepared for the wider world by being encouraged to develop skills in independent research and critical thinking while also learning to work in teams. Being able to think outside the box will be increasingly necessary in our rapidly changing world.
As most of the teaching and learning is through the medium of the English language, your son or daughter will learn not only to speak English fluently but to think in English as well, an invaluable asset in today’s global marketplace. Your child’s British education qualifications and International Baccalaureate are internationally respected and accepted by employers and universities worldwide.
Thames is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education, a department of the University of Cambridge. In Cambridge, Thames has a critical friend who not only monitors our schools to ensure the highest standards are maintained but also provides continuous pedagogical support to ensure that our schools are always up to date with developments in British education.
We believe that the education we offer prepares children to become fully developed and well-informed citizens with enhanced prospects for access to higher education and the best employment opportunities.
But seeing is believing, so I hope you will want to visit us soon and get to know us better. You will always be welcome at Thames British School.
*John Carrivick has lived in Spain for over 40 years and worked for the British Council in Madrid for 33 years until his recent retirement. His work included managing the relationship with the British schools in Spain, liaising with Spanish national and regional authorities and the British Department for Education on inspection, certification, equivalence of qualifications
Join our family at any time of the year.
At Thames British School, we are proud to be an inclusive international school welcoming students from 1 to 18 years old. We accept applications throughout the year and support each family at every stage of the admissions process.
