Loxdale English Centre teaching and support staff team Brighton - qualified CELTA DELTA teachers

    Meet Our
    Team

    Experienced, qualified, and genuinely caring โ€“ the dedicated people behind your learning experience at Loxdale.

    100%Qualified (CELTA/DELTA)
    15+Years Avg. Experience
    DedicatedWelfare & Support
    The Heart of Loxdale

    More Than Teachers โ€” A Family

    Our experienced staff are here to assist you with anything you need. From organising your transfer from the airport to finding you the perfect homestay host, from answering questions about your course to recommending the best places to visit in Brighton โ€“ we're here for you.

    CELTA/DELTA Qualified

    All teachers professionally certified

    Student-Centred

    Genuinely caring approach

    Diverse Experience

    International teaching backgrounds

    Historic Campus

    Beautiful Victorian setting

    All our teachers are professionally qualified with CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent qualifications, and most have many years of experience teaching English to international students. But more than their qualifications, what makes our team special is that they genuinely care about your progress and your happiness.

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    Anna Thatcher, Principal at Loxdale English Centre

    Anna Thatcher

    Principal

    School Leadership
    Anna Thatcher

    Anna Thatcher

    Principal

    RSA CELTASafeguarding Lead

    Anna has led Loxdale since 2006, bringing a lifetime of EFL experience from her family's language school in Salisbury. As Principal and Safeguarding Officer, she ensures every student feels welcomed, supported, and able to reach their potential. Her office door is always open. She holds a Business Studies degree and RSA CELTA.

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    School Leadership
    James de Malplaquet, Director of Studies at Loxdale English Centre

    James de Malplaquet

    Director of Studies

    Academic Director
    James de Malplaquet

    James de Malplaquet

    Director of Studies

    CELTADELTASDoSA Member

    James oversees academic standards and the teaching team at Loxdale. With 15 years of teaching experience across language schools and Sussex University, he combines academic expertise with creativity โ€“ he's also a musician who toured with Bonobo and led his own band, The Miserable Rich.

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    Academic Director
    Karen Lilley, Accounts Officer at Loxdale English Centre

    Karen Lilley

    Accounts Officer

    Finance
    Karen Lilley

    Karen Lilley

    Accounts Officer

    AAT Qualified

    Karen joined Loxdale in 2001 and has been part of the Loxdale family even longer โ€“ she became a host family in 1987. Having worked in hotel reception, British Telecom, and housing administration, she brings warmth and professionalism to her role and is always happy to help with payment queries.

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    Finance
    Jodie Morden, Accommodation & Welfare Officer at Loxdale English Centre

    Jodie Morden

    Accommodation & Welfare Officer

    Safeguarding
    Jodie Morden

    Jodie Morden

    Accommodation & Welfare Officer

    DBS EnhancedSafeguarding L3

    Jodie has been looking after Loxdale students since 2014. She carefully matches each student with the right homestay host, conducts all home visits, and ensures DBS checks for young learner accommodation. As Welfare Officer, she's here if you're unwell, unhappy, or just need someone to talk to.

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    Safeguarding
    Mike Thatcher, Office Administrator at Loxdale English Centre

    Mike Thatcher

    Office Administrator

    Student Services
    Mike Thatcher

    Mike Thatcher

    Office Administrator

    First Aid Certified

    Mike joined Loxdale in 2018 after 12 years as a stay-at-home dad (and previously working at a family-run language school in Salisbury). He liaises with agents, answers student enquiries, and helps ensure everyone feels welcomed and well-informed from their first contact with Loxdale.

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    Student Services
    Matt Davis, Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Matt Davis

    Teacher

    Pronunciation & Fluency
    Matt Davis

    Matt Davis

    Teacher

    CELTA (2010)

    Matt has been teaching at Loxdale for nearly 3 years. Having lived in the Middle East, India, California, Italy, and Colombia, he brings global perspective to his classes. He specialises in pronunciation, fluency, and grammar, ensuring the classroom is a relaxed space where it's okay to make mistakes.

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    Pronunciation & Fluency
    Jack Sherwood, Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Jack Sherwood

    Teacher

    Digital Media
    Jack Sherwood

    Jack Sherwood

    Teacher

    CELTADELTA (in progress)

    Born and bred in Brighton, Jack grew up as a host brother to hundreds of Loxdale students. After teaching in Spain and Colombia, he returned home. He teaches Digital Media courses and is passionate about supporting students with learning difficulties โ€“ as a dyslexic person himself.

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    Stuart, Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Stuart

    Teacher

    Grammar & Reading
    Stuart

    Stuart

    Teacher

    TESOL Diploma

    Stuart joined Loxdale in 2017 after six years teaching in Madrid and Granada. He holds a TESOL Diploma with a focus on classroom anxiety. He teaches General English plus specialist courses in Grammar, Reading, and Drama โ€“ he even delivered one-to-one classes to the Director of the Alhambra Palace!

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    Grammar & Reading
    Katy Fredricksson, Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Katy Fredricksson

    Teacher

    Exam Prep
    Katy Fredricksson

    Katy Fredricksson

    Teacher

    CELTATrinity Examiner

    Katy has been teaching English for over 22 years across Italy, Ireland, and the UK. She's taught Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, IELTS), Business English, and even English for Italian police officers! Part Swedish herself, she feels at home at Loxdale.

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    Michael Apostolou, Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Michael Apostolou

    Teacher

    Grammar & Writing
    Michael Apostolou

    Michael Apostolou

    Teacher

    CELTA

    Michael loves the English language โ€“ especially grammar! He teaches Debate, Creative Writing, and Grammar courses at Loxdale. Loxdale is his 27th different school โ€“ and by some distance, the best. An avid traveller who has visited India, Australia, North America, and across Europe.

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    Grammar & Writing
    Kate, Art Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Kate

    Art Teacher

    Art & Creative
    Kate

    Kate

    Art Teacher

    Visual Art Degree

    Kate has taught Art at Loxdale for about 10 years. A freelance artist and textile designer with a studio at Phoenix Art Space in central Brighton, she brings creativity and professional experience to every class. She makes limited edition silkscreen prints and paints in acrylics.

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    Art & Creative
    Sonja, Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Sonja

    Teacher

    General English
    Sonja

    Sonja

    Teacher

    TESOL (2018)

    Sonja joined Loxdale in 2019 after teaching in Malta. With 20 years in health and social care before teaching, she brings a person-centred, supportive approach to her classroom. She's passionate about working with students in a creative and supportive way.

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    General English
    Heather, Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Heather

    Teacher

    Art Appreciation
    Heather

    Heather

    Teacher

    CELTA

    Originally from Tasmania, Heather has lived in the UK for nearly half her life, teaching across Australia, Spain, and England. She teaches General English, delivers talks on Tasmania, and runs an Art Appreciation course. Nothing quite compares to Loxdale โ€“ a quaint oasis hidden behind the busy roads.

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    Art Appreciation
    Lucy, Teacher at Loxdale English Centre

    Lucy

    Teacher

    General English
    Lucy

    Lucy

    Teacher

    CELTA

    Lucy came to teaching later in life, after careers in social care, childminding, and running a Personal Training company in Morocco where she lived for 8 years and learnt Arabic. She brings real-world experience and warmth to her classes and feels very lucky to work in such a creative community.

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    General English
    Lianna Lee, Digital Marketing Manager at Loxdale English Centre

    Lianna Lee

    Digital Marketing Manager

    Marketing
    Lianna Lee

    Lianna Lee

    Digital Marketing Manager

    Digital Marketing

    Lianna has managed Loxdale's digital presence since 2017. Originally from London, she now works remotely from California but remains a proud part of the Loxdale family, keeping the website updated and supporting marketing initiatives worldwide.

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    Marketing
    Sabrina, Educational Agent Advisor at Loxdale English Centre

    Sabrina

    Educational Agent Advisor

    Marketing & Outreach
    Sabrina

    Sabrina

    Educational Agent Advisor

    Community Relations

    Sabrina joined Loxdale in 2024, bringing experience from the wellness and fitness industry and community care during the pandemic. She strengthens connections with schools and agencies worldwide, ensuring every student feels welcomed and supported from initial enquiry.

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    Marketing & Outreach
    Alison Arnone, Catering Manager at Loxdale English Centre

    Alison Arnone

    Catering Manager

    Catering
    Alison Arnone

    Alison Arnone

    Catering Manager

    Food Hygiene Certified

    Alison has been feeding Loxdale students since 1995 and took over as Catering Manager in 2008. She caters for 40 to 140 students and is happy to accommodate any dietary requirements. She loves chatting with students about their food preferences and has even had students cook their favourite dishes for the whole school!

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    Catering
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