Steyning Grammar School (SGS) in West Sussex is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Headteacher, enhancing the school’s leadership capacity as it continues its progress as part of the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) family of schools.
Adam Whitehead, who will take up the position as Headteacher at the four-site, state boarding school after the Easter holidays in April 2022, is a highly experienced education leader, having worked in Sussex schools for twenty-five years. He is currently the founding Headteacher at Bohunt School Worthing, before which he was Deputy Headteacher of The Weald School in Billingshurst. He has also worked at St. Paul’s in Burgess Hill and Oathill Community College in Hayward’s Heath.
As Headteacher at SGS, Mr Whitehead will be working alongside SGS’ senior leadership team and Board of Governors, as well as with senior leaders at BET and its Trustees. The appointment of Mr Whitehead follows the school’s announcement in December 2020 that it had formally joined BET, which sponsors eight high-performing schools in Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire.
Adam Whitehead, Headteacher at Bohunt School Worthing, said:
“It is a real honour to be joining the brilliant team at Steyning Grammar School. The post represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for me, given the school’s long and revered history, boarding provision and sixth form. I have high expectations for the school, and I am looking forward to working closely with staff, students, parents and carers and the whole Steyning community, to ensure that SGS continues to provide the best possible education for every student.”
Dr Graham Parr, Chair of Governors at Steyning Grammar School, said:
“We are delighted that Adam Whitehead will be joining Steyning Grammar School as Headteacher. We are confident that Mr Whitehead is the right appointment for the role – he shares our values and vision for the school, has a wealth of leadership experience and is committed to seeing all students achieve their full potential.”
Neil Strowger, Trust Leader at Bohunt Education Trust, commented:
“It is wonderful news that Adam Whitehead has been appointed as Headteacher. Adam brings with him a wealth of experience and at BET, in his role as Headteacher at Bohunt School Worthing, we have seen first-hand his vision, passion and commitment to ensuring that all students have the opportunity and confidence to succeed. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Adam as he joins Steyning Grammar School, and we are delighted that he will be supporting SGS’ students to enjoy, respect and achieve highly.”
