EDUCATION
The King’s School, Worcester Gears Up for the Start of Term by Welcoming New Headmaster One of the country’s leading educational foundations, which oversees three independent schools in Worcester, is excited to welcome its new Headmaster, Gareth Doodes, in preparation for the new academic year. Gareth brings 20 years of education experience to The King’s School in his position as Foundation Headmaster. He joins the school from Dover College, where he was Headmaster for the past six years. During his career he has taken up several leadership roles at schools including Milton Abbey in Dorset, Oakham School and Taunton School. In his new role at The King’s School, Gareth will provide the strategic leadership and vision for King’s St Alban’s, King’s Hawford and King’s Worcester, all of which deliver firstclass independent academic, pastoral and cocurricular provision and for children between the ages of two to 18 years old. Commenting on his plans for The King’s School, Gareth said, “I’m immensely proud to be joining an organisation which has a long history of providing unrivalled opportunities for pupils.
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same time further enhancing the long-term success of the foundation. “Ultimately, I am a big believer in an holistic education that balances academic excellence with extra-curricular opportunity and exceptional pastoral care. These three areas working together can foster a real love of learning, whilst at the same time giving children the freedom and confidence to explore and discover their individual passions. It is an immense honour to have been appointed as the school’s custodian at this pivotal moment in its history.” “What sets The King’s School apart is its
Gareth and his family have strong links in
vibrant and dynamic family community, which
Worcester. His wife, Jessica, has returned to
dates to 1541. I am looking forward to working
her home county of Worcestershire following
collaboratively with teachers, staff, parents
Gareth’s appointment, and his two children,
and pupils to identify and trumpet what truly
aged four and eight, will become pupils at the
makes the King’s family unique, whilst at the
school in September. n
