Alison Andrew

Alison joined BSB in 2024 as a  Teacher of P.E. She is an accomplished educator with a passion for sports, art, and student well-being. She has trained with dedication for many years, reaching national and international levels in several sports.

Alison holds a BEd in PE and Art from De Montfort University, Bedford. After graduating, she spent four years working in prestigious schools in the UK before embarking on an international career spanning 21 years. She has taught both Art and PE and held positions such as Head of Department, Head of House, Aquatics Director, and Director of Activities in Malaysia, Egypt, and China.

Having completed a Master’s in Education in 2017, Alison is constantly reflecting on best practices and the evolving needs of students. She believes that creating a culture of care is essential to student well-being and success. Alison sees sports as a powerful tool for teaching students how to coexist and cooperate with others, understand their role in the bigger picture, and develop a healthy desire to succeed—lessons that continue to serve her students as they move forward in life.

David Achim

David Achim joined the British School of Bucharest as the new Primary School Physical Education teacher and a Year 7 Tutor.

He received his undergraduate degree and PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) from Loughborough University and is completing, through online courses, his Masters in Education at the same institution. David was born in England to a British mum and Romanian dad. He speaks both English and Romanian fluently and lived the majority of his life in Bucharest whilst studying at an international school. His multi-cultural heritage is a welcome addition to the British School of Bucharest.

Stelian Stancu

Stelian Stancu joined the BSB team in September 2017 and is one of the coaches who experienced football at the highest professional level as a player.

He took his first steps on the road at the Football School in Pitesti and then to include in his CV the most important clubs in terms of tradition and performance. In turn, he played for Astra, Sportul Studentesc, Poli Timisoara, FC Brasov and FC Steaua Bucuresti. He reached the peak of his career at Steaua, where he had the honour to meet in the supreme competition, the UEFA Champions League, the strongest football team at that time, Real Madrid.

The passion for Football, the seriousness and the desire to return to the sport what it offered him, determined him to continue on the coaching path, dedicating himself to initiating and perfecting the little sports-children, hoping that one day they will have the opportunity to follow in his footsteps or even to surpass their teacher.

Tom Durling

Tom joined the British School of Bucharest in 2024 after completing his PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in Secondary Physical Education.

Born in Australia, Tom was exposed to a wide range of sports from an early age, a passion that has continued throughout his life. In particular, he played Australian Football, which he was fortunate to continue when his family moved to the Netherlands in 2011. Since then, he has represented the Netherlands in the past two Euro Cups and was recognised in the Team of the Tournament in 2023.

After obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Tom decided to change career paths and turn his passion into a profession. His first P.E. job opportunity came in the form of a role at the American School of The Hague, where he taught P.E. to mixed classes of students aged 11 to 14. This experience cemented his love for sport and teaching, which encouraged him to move to Plymouth to obtain his PGCE at Plymouth Marjon University.

Tom’s teaching philosophy reflects his love for sport, as his lessons aim to instil a passion for physical activity and encourage students to always do their best. He is dedicated to ensuring that all students feel welcome in his lessons and develop healthy habits that they can carry forward into their adult lives.

Joseph McGregor

Joseph joined BSB in 2025 as a P.E. Teacher, bringing a strong background in sports education and leadership.

He studied Sports Coaching at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand and went on to achieve a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching at the same institution. His first teaching post was as a P.E. Teacher, Head of Year and rugby coach at a college in the rural town of Wairoa, where he spent four years. He then taught at St Andrew’s College in Christchurch before moving abroad to join BSB.

Matthew Jensch

Matthew Jensch joined the British School of Bucharest in 2026 as a Teacher of Physical Education. He graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a BSc (Hons) in Sport Development and Coaching. After a period coaching soccer in the USA, he returned to Sheffield Hallam University to complete his QTS in Physical Education.

Matthew then moved to Norwich, where he took on the role of Second in Charge of PE, while also playing football for teams such as Fakenham Town and Thetford Town. He later moved to London to become Head of Boys’ PE and subsequently Head of PE. After six years, he returned to the Midlands, where he also worked as Head of PE, before joining the PE team at BSB.