Staff Focus: Mr Hubbard

Mr Allen Hubbard
EAL teacher

I changed career in 2013 and moved to China to work in an International school in Beijing. I enjoyed a variety of roles from working as a TA to coaching our school sports teams and advising prospective parents in my role in the admissions office. I completed my CELTA qualification and have been teaching EAL since 2016. In 2018, I was delighted to take on the role as Head of EAL. I really enjoy the variety of teaching across different year groups and aim to inspire children to learn English with great topic based learning and by establishing a really positive rapport between teachers and pupils.

Prior to working in China I spent 30 years working in senior management roles in the UK and, as I have always enjoyed learning, I undertook an MSc at Loughborough University graduating in 2008. When our two sons completed university, my wife and I decided it was the perfect time for a new adventure. Now, after 6 years in China, we have decided that the opportunity to start at a new school in Portugal is perfect for us and we are very excited about the future with BSL.

About Allen

Outside of school I enjoy keeping fit and I walk and swim regularly. I love having the opportunity and time to travel and explore new places. I am a keen sports fan – Brighton and Hove Albion are my team. Our family are based in the UK and we are looking forward to seeing more of them now we are back in Europe.

What the students say about me

Mr Allen is very nice; he helps me to study English.
Mr Allen is funny and friendly.