The Team
Celebrating
50 years
of education in 2022 The New School Rome is a private, international school for pupils aged 3‑18 offering the English National Curriculum.
The New School Rome is a truly delightful place to work. The school is a member of the Council of British International Schools.
What we offer
- a high degree of classroom and departmental autonomy within a hard-working, friendly and uniquely democratic environment
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motivated, high-achieving students in very small classes
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a gorgeous environment close to Rome’s city centre.
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a competitive salary scale and settling in allowance.
What we look for
- High academic and professional standards
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The ability to inspire and enthuse students
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Energy and enthusiasm for teaching.
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Willingness to move beyond the immediate classroom to contribute to the school overall.
How to Apply
The New School is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all .
“I joined the school with the idea of staying a couple of years, that was in 1998!”
New School Teacher
Our Teachers
Headteacher & Coordinators
| Staff Member | Position | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Logan | Headteacher & Academic Chairperson | BA Hons, University of Manchester. TESOL, Sheffield Hallam University. PGCE Hull University. MA Education & Leadership, OU. NPQH. |
| Kate Downes | Whole School Coordinator | BEd Hons , Southampton |
| Norman Doyle | Whole School Coordinator | BA Hons University of Portsmouth / PGCE Manchester |
| Chris Reid | Senior School Coordinator | B.Sc. Hons. Univ. of Strathclyde, PGDE Univ. of Glasgow |
| Adam Reilly | Primary School Coordinator | BA Hons English QTS |
| Geraldine Thomas | Finance Manager | M.Sc. Human Resource Management, B.Sc. Economics – London School of Economics & Political Science, London |
Primary School Teachers
| Staff Member | Position | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Natasha | Early Years Teacher | BA Hons. Early Years Teaching Degree- Kingston University, Montessori/International Montessori Diploma, TEFL for young learners. |
| Jana | Early Years Teacher | BA Hons Primary Education St Mary’s University, London |
| Sophie | Year 1 Teacher (on maternity leave) | B.A. Hons Swansea Institute/ PGCE Univ. of Canterbury. |
| Caroline | Year 1 Teacher (maternity cover) | B.A Hons Bangor University/PGCE Aberystwyth University. |
| Lionel | Year 2 Teacher | BA Hons English and History London / PGCE Institute of Education London |
| Yvette | Year 3 Teacher | BA Hons Birmingham University / PGCE Leeds University |
| Karen | Year 4 Teacher | B.Ed Hons, Craigie College of Education |
| Norman | Year 4 Teacher | BA Hons University of Portsmouth / PGCE Manchester |
| Joanne | Year 5 Teacher | |
| Adam | Year 6 Teacher | BA Hons English QTS |
| Barbara | Learning Support Teacher | BA Hons Nottingham University / PGCE College of Ripon and York |
| Camilla | English as an Additional Language Teacher | TESOL Certificate London Training Centre |
| Susie | English as an Additional Language Teacher | TEFL Certificate / CTEFLA Trained |
Senior School Teachers
| Staff Member | Position | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Allan | Maths Teacher | BSc Glasgow University Mathematics. PGCE University ofCambridge |
| Anna | English Teacher | MA Drama & Theatre Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway. B.Ed. Hons Dublin City University CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Cambridge |
| Carmen | Spanish Teacher | Licenciada in Filologia, University Santiago de Compostela, Spain |
| Chris | Chemistry Teacher | B.Sc. Hons. Univ. of Strathclyde, PGDE Univ. of Glasgow |
| Emma P | Music and Drama Teacher | BEd Creative Arts & Music, Cardiff University, Wales |
| Emma A | Geography Teacher | PGCE |
| Erica | Italian Teacher | Laurea in Lettere, Università di Roma Tor Vergata |
| Fiona | Learning Support Teacher | B.Ed. Hons University of Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Francesca | Art Teacher | Cambridge College of Art Diploma |
| Jake | Computer Science Teacher | BSc Hons Web Design & Development, Staffordshire University / PGCE, Staffordshire University |
| John | History Teacher | BA History, University of Swansea, PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University, MA Middle Eastern Studies, University of Manchester |
| Lucy | Maths Teacher | BSc Hons Mathematics and PGCE King's College London |
| Matt | Physics Teacher | B.Sc.Hons. Physics with Astronomy Cardiff University/PGCE Institute of Education, Cardiff |
| Norman | Politics Teacher | BA Hons University of Portsmouth / PGCE Manchester |
| Paola | Italian Teacher | BA Hons University London / MPhil Oxford University/ Laurea in Lingue, Venezia / TESOL Diploma, London |
| Robert | Biology Teacher | MSc University of Wales / PGCE Cardiff |
| Rosine | French Teacher | Licence d'Anglais, Université de Nantes / PGCE York University |
| Ruth | English Teacher | MA (Hons) English Language and Literature, the University of Edinburgh. PGCE, the Queen's University of Belfast |
| Stefano | Italian Teacher | Università di Genova / PGCE Institute of Education London |
Administrative Staff
| Staff Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Gina | Admissions / PA |
| Monica | Accountant |
| Barbara | Accountant |
"I have worked in many schools, but only at the New School, I have seen teachers take care of the students as if they were members of their own families. Indeed I would say as if they were their own children."
Stefano, Teacher of Italian