Rossett School Appoints New Headteacher
Posted 2nd May 2023
Rossett school has appointed Mr Tim Milburn as its new Headteacher. Mr Milburn is moving from Harrogate Grammar School where he has worked for over 9 years, initially as Assistant Headteacher, progressing to Deputy Headteacher. He is also the Designated Safeguarding Lead for Red Kite Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust with 13 schools. Rossett is expected to be the 14th school to join the Trust when final approval processes are completed later this year. Previous to joining Harrogate Grammar school, Mr Milburn spent over 4 years as Director of Personal Development at Ilkley Grammar School (part of the Red Kite Alliance, a partnership of 50 schools across Yorkshire) but at his very heart he is a History teacher.
This move completes a full circle for Mr Milburn as he is Rossett Alumni from the 1990s! He has already spent considerable time at Rossett School, not just as a pupil but more recently, helping to cover the current Acting Headteacher, Mr Pete Saunders’ paternity leave and working with the wider team to make further improvements to the school, particularly in areas highlighted by the recent Ofsted report. Mr Milburn will start work almost immediately, working with Mr Saunders and the rest of the Rossett and wider Trust team to herald in an exciting new stage in the school’s history.
Mr Milburn says, “I am delighted to have been appointed Rossett School’s 5th Headteacher and I would like to thank the Governing Body for entrusting me with this privileged position.
I have been fortunate to have already spent a lot of time in school, getting to know staff and students, and have been made to feel so welcome. This time in school has allowed me to see, first hand, the dedication, commitment and care of our staff. I have also met many students who embody the best of Rossett. They are responsible, resilient and ambitious to be the best version of themselves.
This is a truly exciting time for the school. Rossett’s Golden Jubilee will allow us to celebrate a past where so many families, including my own, have been well served by the school. As the new Headteacher I look forward to leading the next chapter of Rossett’s history, working in partnership with our families, in our pursuit of “success for everyone”.
Mr Richard Sheriff, CEO of Red Kite Learning Trust comments, “We are very proud of Mr Milburn and congratulate him for being appointed to this very exciting and important role. We are excited to be working with him as Rossett integrates into our Trust and we know he will do a tremendous job in leading the talented team at Rossett. Mr Milburn and his team are ambitious for the school and are determined to ensure it delivers excellence for every child.”
