BSB is a caring, learning community with a team of dedicated, passionate professionals
Meet our Senior Leadership Team
Neil Tetley – Executive Principal
Neil was appointed as Executive Principal having previously been Principal of Hastings School in Madrid and Head of Woodbridge School in the UK. In addition to the UK and Spain, he has lived and worked in Japan, Italy and Belgium.
He has a degree in History from the University of Cambridge, where he also gained his Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
He is passionate about ensuring students achieve excellent academic outcomes, but also have a genuinely enjoyable experience at school and develop the qualities and attributes they will need to succeed in life.
His interests include family, reading, food and cricket!
James Petrie – Assistant Executive Principal
James was appointed Deputy Head of BSB Secondary in 2015 and Headteacher of Secondary and Pre-University in 2018. Since 2024, he has acted as Assistant Executive Principal.
He has taught and led in UK state and Independent schools as well as working in the international sector.
James has a degree in English and Related Literature from the University of York and a PGCE from Cambridge University.
James’ interests include History, Literature, Art and Sport.
María Sintes – Senior Business Manager
María joined BSB as Business Manager in September 2024, overseeing Finance, HR, Facilities & Operations and IT for all campuses.
She brings a strong background in consulting, finance, and management. Her focus is on streamlining operations, fostering a collaborative community, and ensuring that financial strategies align with our mission to empower students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
María holds a degree in Business Administration from IQS University and completed a Management Development Programme at IESE Business School. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her family, playing padel, and horseback riding.
Judy Dean – Headteacher, Early Years and Primary, BSB Castelldefels
Judy has been working at the British School of Barcelona since September 2007; she has worked in all Primary year groups from Reception to Year 6 and is now currently the Head Teacher of Primary and Early Years. Judy completed her MEd in Educational Leadership in 2016; her dissertation was focused on the leadership of change in schools.
Judy believes passionately in education of the whole child encompassing academic excellence, child-centred learning, and the development of the whole person. Judy has had an interesting and varied career: from teaching in Brighton, leading a national programme of training and resource development for P.E., to teaching in an International School in Belgium.
Judy moved to Spain in 2007 to follow her love of climbing. She spends her weekends discovering places to climb and has a real love of the outdoors. Judy also swims regularly and enjoys mountain biking.
Mark Woodward – Headteacher, Secondary & Pre-University, BSB Castelldefels & BSB Nexus
Mark joined BSB in 2008, following twelve years teaching experience in the UK. He quickly combined his love of Maths with roles in data analysis and timetabling within Secondary before moving into the Senior Leadership Team.
A keen sportsman, he spends his free time cycling, running, skiing, or watching any sport either live or on TV.
Emily Henderson – Headteacher, Early Years and Primary, BSB Sitges
Emily joined BSB in January 2024, after seventeen years of experience teaching and then leading schools in the United Kingdom.
Emily has a degree in History from Bristol University and, in addition to a PGCE, holds qualifications including the National Professional Qualification for Headship from University College London and the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators.
Outside of teaching, Emily enjoys travelling, skiing, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is also a keen netballer.
Nicola Davies – Acting Headteacher, Early Years and Primary, BSB City
Nicola has been working at The British School of Barcelona since January 2015 and has twenty-four years of experience teaching in Spain and in the United Kingdom.
Nicola has a degree in English and Spanish from Sunderland University and a PGCE from Durham University. She has taught children from the age of two to giving lectures to young adults studying for their PGCE at University.
Outside of teaching, Nicola enjoys hiking, reading, travelling and playing padel.
Jake Richardson – Headteacher, Secondary & Pre-University, BSB City
Jake has been a part of BSB since 2015. In 2017, he assumed the role of Director of Nexus, where he successfully launched and led the BSB Nexus Pre-University Programme. In 2023, he was appointed as the Headteacher, Secondary and Pre-University, at the new BSB City campus.
With a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Newcastle (Australia), a Masters in Educational Psychology from the University of Barcelona (Spain), and a PGCE from the University of Nottingham (England), Jake possesses a strong academic foundation. His interests lie in holistic education, teaching strategies, and the psychology of decision making.
Academic Year 2024-2025
Our Teaching Staff
The British School of Barcelona has a dedicated and passionate team of 259 teachers and learning support assistants who provide stimulating learning opportunities tailored to each pupil’s needs, as well as outstanding personal development provision and futures and careers guidance.
Follow the links below for a full list of teaching staff in each of our campuses.
If you wish to contact a staff member directly, please send them a message through Cognita Connect (parent app) using the following search structure: Initial of First Name + Surname (eg. J Dean)
2 - 5 yrs old
5 - 11 yrs old
11 - 16 yrs old
16 - 18 yrs old
