Blenheim Schools has appointed Julia Knight as head of Senior Girls and Primary School at Beech Hall Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, the group reports.
Julia Knight is the latest international educator to be appointed to the school since the it opened in Al Khuzama, Riyadh in August 2022.
Blenheim Schools is the international arm of Chatsworth Schools and Beech Hall is the first of a number of premium and inclusive British International schools it aims to open in Saudi Arabia. The project supports the Saudi “Vision 2030” plan to diversify its economy and develop public service sectors such as health, education, and tourism.
Julia has been working in education since 2004 with experience in both middle and leadership roles in the UK and internationally. She is regarded as a thought leader and innovator in the fields of both wellbeing and inclusion in international education.
On her appointment to Beech Hall, Julia said: “I am thrilled to be joining David Ardley and the founding team at Beech Hall School Riyadh. I absolutely love the concept of the Chatsworth Tapestry, where student learning is individually crafted with their unique story so they can share and nurture their talents.”
Anita Gleave, founder and CEO of Blenheim Schools, said “Put simply, Beech Hall School Riyadh is at the forefront of a whole new model of international education in Saudi Arabia which blends the very best of international educational learning and teaching with Arabic studies and a deep respect for Saudi culture as we play our part in the Saudi Vision 2030.
“Julia Knight is a proven and innovative school leader who will add so much to the community with her wellbeing and inclusion expertise but also her personality and her passion for the most important thing, our children.”
David Ardley, founding principal at Beech Hall, said the appointment would help the school to hone its vision to become “the leading all inclusive, non-selective premium school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”.