The King’s School in Macclesfield has announced that its current Head of Foundation, Mr Jason Slack, will be retiring in August 2027, at the end of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Jason’s tenure started in 2020 and coincided with a period of significant change, combining the exciting move of the 524-year-old School to a new campus, the move to full co-education, and an immediate response to the Covid pandemic.
Whilst these early days were characterised by Jason’s calm approach and the provision of stability within a dynamic environment, the last six years have also seen significant progress and development. Under his leadership, the School has enjoyed improved academic attainment coupled with significant extra-curricular success, reflecting Jason’s commitment to a holistic education and the provision of a breadth of opportunity for all pupils. His work has played a vital role in supporting the school’s strategic priorities and enhancing prospects for present and future generations of King’s pupils, and truly building upon the wonderful opportunity that moving to a new campus offered all the King’s community.
Whilst there is still much work to be done in the next 16 months before Jason’s departure, not least the opening of the Forster Sports Pavilion in September and the School's 525th anniversary celebrations, the next few months will see the process of identifying and appointing his successor. Accordingly, the Governing Body has already put in place arrangements to begin the search for a new Head of Foundation through a rigorous process.
The school is in a position of strength, having a growing pupil roll, strong educational provision and a Top 10 ranking in the North West for academic results. Governors have every confidence that Jason’s successor will be another outstanding leader for the school and will continue to build on the impressive legacy Jason leaves at King’s.
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