IT’S ALL change at John Kyrle High School as it moves to a refreshed model of leadership.

The changes would result in the current headteacher Julian Morgan move onto a new role at the Heart of Mercia Multi Academy Trust and will be focusing on developing leadership more widely throughout the organisation.

However, Mr Morgan will continue as the school’s headteacher until December when he will begins his new role, which will also oversee the operations at John Kyrle High and Hereford Sixth Form College.

“This is not a step away from the school, but an opportunity to have a broader impact across the system, said Mr Morgan.

“I remain fully committed to John Kyrle High and look forward to continuing to support the school in this new capacity.

“However, this shift does mean that the time is right for a new headteacher to take day-to-day responsibility for leading the school into its next phase.

“This has not been a decision made lightly. I care deeply about this school, its staff, its families and, above all, its young people.

“Next year will mark my 30th year in education, and I can say without hesitation that serving as headteacher of John Kyrle High has been one of the great privileges of my career.

“It is a great school, one defined by strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine sense of community.”

Headteacher Mr Morgan said: “It is my strong belief that great organisations should renew themselves from a position of strength.

“John Kyrle High is ready for its next phase and is ready to build on the excellent progress that has been made, ready to continue growing in confidence and ambition, and ready for a new headteacher to take the school forward within this refreshed leadership model.

“I want to reassure families and the wider community that this is a carefully planned and orderly transition.”

Mr Morgan clarified that a clear process was now underway to appoint the next headteacher.

Mr Morgan then reflected on the many things the school has achieved over the past four years adding: “I am proud of our strong Ofsted report, our Investors in People accreditation and our improving examination outcomes.

“I am also proud of our culture. This was exemplified to me in our recent production of ‘Sister Act’. I’m proud of how inclusive the school is becoming, with the Hub, our Hive and our Haven. I’m also proud that the school is working hard to make mental health understanding central to who we are.”

Mr Morgan said that none of the school’s recent success could be achieved without the support of families, the Local Governing Body, led by Paul Deneen, and the Heart of Mercia Multi Academy Trust led its chief executive officer Peter Cooper.

He pointed out that the school’s development plan for the coming year is centred on strong foundations, a stronger future and he believed that this ideal will be realised.

The next stage in the school’s leadership transition will be advertising for a new headteacher and interviews for the role will be set up and it is hoped that an appointment will be made before the end of the academic year.

Both the chief executive of the trust and the local chairman of the school governors will be fully involved in the selection process.

Mr Morgan thanked all those who had encouraged and supported him during his time as headteacher and concluded: “My commitment remains absolute. I will continue to lead John Kyrle High with the same energy, loyalty and determination through to December, ensuring stability, clarity and momentum as we move through this transition.

“Beyond that, I am genuinely excited about continuing to support the school, and others within the trust, in a role focused on developing leadership and strengthening the system as a whole.

“I have also been privileged to work alongside an outstanding staff team and a highly committed senior leadership team, whose professionalism, care and expertise continue to inspire me daily.

“It has been a privilege to lead this school. I remain immensely proud of all that John Kyrle High stands for and I look forward to continuing to play my part in its future.”