Jonathan Williams has been welcomed to Heathfield, a boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 as the new deputy head (academic).

He joins the school with a wealth of experience in the education sector, having served as the deputy head (academic) at St Andrew's School, Turi, a leading international school in Kenya, for the past five years.

Mr Williams also has a strong background in teaching religious studies, sociology, philosophy, and history.

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He has held several leadership roles, including head of house, head of department, and head of faculty at schools across Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire, including St Helen and St Katharine in Abingdon.

Commenting on his new role, Mr Williams said: "I am very excited to join Heathfield with its well-deserved reputation as a community in which girls can find their place, flourish, and pursue their passions, empowering them to make their mark and contribute to the wider world.

"I am also delighted to be working with and leading an academic staff body with outstanding credentials, who are utterly committed to the success and wellbeing of every single student."

With a degree in theology from St Andrews and a PGCE from Oxford Brookes, Mr Williams is well equipped for the role of deputy head (academic) at Heathfield.

He brings with him a wealth of experience from working in multiple schools rated 'Excellent,' including a top GSA school.

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He has also benefitted from working internationally, in boarding contexts, and in the state sector.

Heathfield School, located in Ascot, has been rated 'Excellent' across all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

It is a secondary boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18.

The school is known for its strong academic staff and its commitment to the success and well-being of its students.

Mr Williams said: "I am looking forward to investing in and interacting with students, staff, and the wider school community."

His appointment is seen as a positive step towards enhancing student learning at the school.

The school community is excited to see the impact Mr Williams will have in his new role.

His expertise and passion for teaching and learning, combined with his extensive experience, provide a solid foundation for his role at Heathfield.

Mr Williams believes that the school's community-oriented approach, combined with its commitment to student success and well-being, provides an ideal environment for girls to flourish and pursue their passions.

In his new role, Mr Williams aims to contribute to the school's continued success and help students make their mark and contribute to the wider world.