Is the Head at St Bernards retiring July 2013?

[Busymum2012]

I had read on one of the threads that the Head of St Bernards is leaving next summer....../ Can anyone confirm/clarify this????

Was hoping my DD would start there next September, but this throws a spanner in the works! I am concerned about what a change in head could mean for the school.

Any thoughts/comments appreciated.

Thanks

[Looking for help]

Yes....but its a fairly well oiled machine. I don't think it will make that much difference.

[Jpk]

Yes he is retiring after 14 years. From what I hear he will be sorely missed. I can see why you would be concerned. I don't think they will struggle to fill the job but there may be disruption in early years as a new head comes in with his own ideas. What would also concern me is what the existing teachers who apply but don't get the job will feel

[Looking for help]

Is it fourteen years ? He has been there through our association with the school which has ended this year. I think he will be missed, however, I'm sure the school will be just fine. I'm trying to think whether any of the deputies might be interested....perhaps one of them.

[Jpk]

Would assume they would be interested, just a niggle for me if they are overlooked and decide its time to move on.....Have son in yr 9

[Looking for help]

Well most heads are recruited out of the school, so I would say not an expectation for a current deputy.

Mr M has given plenty of time for a decent and proper recruitment process, I would imagine the governors are up to the task.