The Grange School in Northwich, Cheshire is has welcomed Stephen Gauller to the role of chief operating officer.
Mr Gauller took up his post over Easter and joins from the state-funded Frank Field Education Trust.
Mr Gauller has been a senior leader in educational management for 16 years following a career that took him from electrical engineering through to the corporate responsibility team with one of the country’s leading energy suppliers.
Mr Gauller has built and led a multi academy trust central team providing financial services, HR, communications and marketing expertise to schools in addition to broader financial planning, facility development and legislative compliance.
He said: “I’m so pleased to be joining The Grange School at such an exciting time in its growth as a modern, forward-thinking independent school. As part of the school’s leadership team, I will oversee the imminent redevelopment of the Senior Hall which will provide students with outstanding dining facilities and bright and inspirational spaces to learn.
“This build is an investment in our commitment to building a world-class educational experience for our students. I look forward to helping to shape the future of the school’s continued success.”
Dr Lorraine Earps, head of The Grange School said: “We are delighted to welcome Stephen to the school community. He brings vast experience from his time spent working in education and is a fantastic addition to our senior leadership team.
“He joins a us at a time of exciting change and his expertise will be vital in helping to sustain our position as a leading independent school in what continues to be a challenging external environment. I look forward to working with Stephen and wish him every success in the role.”