Harrogate Grammar School deputy headteacher Tim Milburn has been appointed headteacher of Rossett School.
Mr Milburn has been at HGS for nine years, initially as assistant headteacher. He previously spent four years as director of personal development at Ilkley Grammar School.
History teacher Mr Milburn is also the designated safeguarding lead for Red Kite Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust with 13 schools. Rossett is expected to be the 14th school to join the trust when final approval processes are completed this year.
The move completes a circle for Mr Milburn, who studied at Rossett and left in the 1990s. More recently he has also been helping to cover acting headteacher Pete Saunders’ paternity leave.
Mr Milburn, who takes up the post immediately, said:
“I am delighted to have been appointed Rossett School’s fifth headteacher and I would like to thank the governing body for entrusting me with this privileged position.
“I have been fortunate to have already spent a lot of time in school, getting to know staff and students, and have been made to feel so welcome. This time in school has allowed me to see, first hand, the dedication, commitment and care of our staff. I have also met many students who embody the best of Rossett. They are responsible, resilient and ambitious to be the best version of themselves.
“This is a truly exciting time for the school. Rossett’s golden jubilee will allow us to celebrate a past where so many families, including my own, have been well served by the school.
“As the new headteacher I look forward to leading the next chapter of Rossett’s history, working in partnership with our families, in our pursuit of ‘success for everyone’.”
Tim Milburn has returned to the school where he studied
Richard Sheriff, chief executive of Red Kite Learning Trust, said:
“We are very proud of Mr Milburn and congratulate him for being appointed to this very exciting and important role. We are excited to be working with him as Rossett integrates into our trust and we know he will do a tremendous job in leading the talented team at Rossett.
“Mr Milburn and his team are ambitious for the school and are determined to ensure it delivers excellence for every child.”
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New headteacher for Harrogate primary school
Hookstone Chase Primary School in Harrogate is set to welcome a new headteacher this term.
Joe Cooper joins from All Saints’ Primary School in Ilkley where he spent three years as deputy headteacher.
Mr Cooper settled in Harrogate in 2005 from London. He has since developed his career in North Yorkshire, with short periods teaching in New Zealand and as a music specialist.
Mr Cooper said:
“It is a great privilege to have been asked to lead Hookstone Chase Primary School. We have a proud history as an inclusive school for all children – with space for everyone to grow and develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.
“Straight away this term we will be opening a brand new outdoor play and learning area for our youngest children who are just joining us. We are a school that is investing in the future.”
Mr Cooper shares a ukulele lesson with pupils. Pic: John Furlong
Hookstone Chase is part of the Northern Star Academies Trust, which includes four other Harrogate schools, as well as schools in Skipton and Keighley.
Its other Harrogate schools are Harrogate High School, New Park Primary Academy School, Starbeck Primary Academy and Willow Tree Community Primary School.
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Craig Goold, chair of Hookstone Chase’s local governing body, said:
“Joe has hit the ground running. It’s going to be a busy year ahead. Joe has a huge amount of energy and drive. We are definitely a school that is going places in 2023.”
Jenn Plews, chief executive at Northern Star Academies Trust, said:
“It is great to have Joe on board. Joe has really embraced our trust’s deep commitment to sustainability, the environment and outdoor learning. He is just the kind of creative leader that schools need to bring education to life”.