Meet
the team

Andrew Beavon is the Principal of BIC Sant Agustí, bringing over 20 years of experience shaping British international education across the UK, Spain and Portugal. Across a career spanning senior leadership roles — including Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Head of Primary — he has built a reputation for creating school communities where children don't just succeed, but thrive and are happy, confident and driven to achieve their very best.

Before joining BIC Sant Agustí, Andrew served as Head of Primary at Nobel Algarve British International School in Portugal. He also holds the role of Lead Inspector for the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS), helping schools across the country uphold the highest standards of British international education.

For Andrew, great schools are never built on curriculum alone — they're built on relationships, shared values and a genuine sense of belonging. He is deeply committed to ensuring every child feels seen, valued and challenged; every staff member feels trusted and empowered to grow; and every parent feels like a true partner in their child's education. Visible, collaborative and relentlessly community-focused, his leadership style is defined by one simple belief: that everyone in a school should feel they truly belong.

Melanie Eccleshall is the Vice Principal at Baleares International College Sant Agustí, Year 4 class teacher, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and Designated Safeguarding Lead. She has been a valued and dedicated member of the team since 2020 as a class teacher and as Vice Principal since 2022, leading on Pastoral Care and support within the school. Trained in the UK with a BA(Honours) and Postgraduate qualification in Primary Education from Aberdeen University, along with professional experience in both the UK and the USA, Melanie brings a strong international perspective to her role. As Vice Principal, she has responsibility for Wellbeing across the school, including EAL and SEN.

Mel´s teaching philosophy is rooted in a child‑centred approach that recognises every learner as unique, capable, and on their own individual journey. She aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where children feel valued, listened to, and encouraged to express their ideas. She places a strong emphasis on developing inquisitive minds, encouraging children to ask questions, explore, and think critically. By fostering curiosity and ownership of learning, she supports children in becoming motivated, independent learners who take pride in, and responsibility for, their own educational journey.

Melanie lives on the island with her husband and enjoys the sunshine and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. Outside of school, she loves travelling, spending time with her two grown‑up daughters and three grandsons, as well as hiking, cooking, enjoying the cinema, and exploring the beautiful beaches of the Balearics.

Sara Lister is the Assistant Vice Principal at Baleares International College Sant Agustí, as well as a full-time Year 3 teacher. She has over 16 years' experience teaching all year groups. She joined our school in 2020, having previously worked at another school in Mallorca, as well as schools in London and her hometown of Reading in Berkshire.

Sara’s first degree was in Tourism Management at Plymouth University, and she spent the first 6 years of her career working in the travel industry and exploring a lot of Europe – a passion which she continues to pursue. After a quick career break to backpack around the world, followed by a quick spell as an estate agent, she decided to follow her dream of working with children and undertook her Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) at Reading University.

Sara’s teaching philosophy is fun, engaging and child centred. She loves incorporating music and drama, two of her other passions, into her lessons. She has enjoyed directing several shows and performances at Sant Agustí, and her passion for amateur dramatics shines through in her drama club productions.

Outside of teaching, Sara enjoys travelling abroad with her husband, hiking in the mountains, and going to the cinema and theatre. An avid cook, she loves experimenting with new gluten-free baking recipes and vegetarian dishes.

Fernando Vásquez is the Head of Finance and Operations at Baleares International School Mallorca SL, where he leads strategic financial planning, operational oversight, and process optimisation across the organisation. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Lima and an MBA (with distinction) from Bangor University in the United Kingdom, bringing together strong analytical training and advanced managerial expertise.

With more than 20 years of professional experience, Fernando has built a solid international career across Peru, London, and Spain. His background spans financial management, operational leadership, and the development of efficient, scalable systems in both corporate and educational environments.