Lavinia Castellan

Lavinia Castellan is the Partnerships Coordinator at Grad2Teach, where she champions the mission of placing passionate, high-potential trainees in schools that need them most. With a background that spans continents—from teaching English in a Waldorf school in Guatemala, to leading ESL classes in China, to supporting learners as a teaching assistant in London—Lavinia brings not only a global lens but also a deep empathy for the challenges and rewards of a teaching career.

Lavinia’s role goes far beyond coordination. She is a driving force behind creating a future-ready, sustainable pipeline of teaching talent for Grad2Teach’s partner schools. With an unwavering commitment to educational equity and excellence, she works tirelessly to match the right trainee with the right school—prioritising long-term growth and retention to ensure that both the school and the trainee flourish.

Her passion lies in empowering aspiring teachers from all walks of life—those making bold career changes, pursuing a long-held dream, or stepping into the classroom to answer a personal calling. From the first application form to the moment a trainee finds their “forever school,” Lavinia is a dedicated guide and advocate. Her belief in the potential of each trainee is matched only by her enthusiasm for building resilient school communities, one placement at a time.