Our Teachers

Susan Tawse is a highly experienced mathematics educator with 32 years of teaching across KS3, KS4 and KS5. She holds a BSc in Mathematical Science from the University of Edinburgh and a PGCE in Mathematics from Moray House College of Education.

Renowned for clear, structured teaching that builds confidence and strong academic outcomes, Susan brings a calm, supportive presence to the classroom.

Adejokun Adebusola is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience teaching KS3, KS4, and KS5 Science. His middle-management roles have developed strong leadership and stakeholder-engagement skills.

He has organised STEM fairs that ignite students’ curiosity and is committed to professional growth, critical thinking, and nurturing the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Sue has taught in the UK for over twenty years across the whole primary age range. She has a B.Ed Honours degree in Applied Education from the University of Lancaster.

She moved to Uganda in 2010, later taught at an international school in Lagos, and brings over thirty years of primary teaching experience to Charterhouse Lagos.

Jonathan Haslett is an experienced music educator with a Bachelor of Music degree from Queen’s University Belfast, where he specialised in piano performance, and a PGCE from Durham University.

He has over 20 years of classroom experience and has led music and creative arts programmes in the UK and China, conducting orchestras and choirs.

Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education in Guidance and Counselling from the University of Lagos and a Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning.

She has over ten years of teaching experience and currently serves as Nigerian & African Studies Lead Teacher at Charterhouse Lagos.

Andy’s academic path began with a degree in Music and evolved into a Master’s degree in Poverty Reduction and Development Management. Before education, he worked in international development across the UK, Malawi and the Middle East.

He has taught in the UK and Kenya and is passionate about connecting the curriculum to real-world issues.

Michael graduated with a PGCE from University College Wales after obtaining his degree in Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Southampton.

He has spent 30 years in international education across Kuwait, Colombia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Brunei, Uruguay and China, and is passionate about making mathematics meaningful in everyday life.

Andrew drives a positive and nurturing environment for “Sport for All” and opportunities for elite performance.

Students in his care have enjoyed local, regional and national success, and he has taught in schools in the UK, Kenya and Singapore.

Drew Buddie brings 37 years of hands-on teaching experience and has taught every age group from Reception to A Level and IB Diploma Computer Science.

He designs lessons that surprise, challenge and inspire, blending coding, storytelling, board games, history and digital tools into memorable STEM experiences.

Augustine is a native French speaker with over 10 years of diversified experience teaching French as a Foreign Language.

He is a certified IGCSE French teacher and holds a master’s degree in French.

Kareen has 19 years of teaching experience across the USA, UAE and China, where she served as Head of English and Head of Primary.

She holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and joined Charterhouse Lagos as a founding teacher in 2024–2025.

Katie Owen was educated in the UK and started her teaching career in a primary school in Rugby. She has taught for 17 years and holds a BA from the University of Bath and a PGCE Primary from Manchester Metropolitan University.

She has worked in international schools across four countries and is excited to share her love of learning with a new generation at Charterhouse Lagos.

Meagan hails from Auckland, New Zealand. She has enjoyed living and teaching in London, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Poland.

During her career she has also taught swimming, worked with people with special needs, and been a governess in private homes around the world.