New headteacher appointed to lead St Anne's School in Alderney
- Mr Anthony Griffin appointed as new headteacher of St Anne's School in Alderney from September 2026
- He has extensive teaching experience including roles in Cheltenham, South Korea, Japan, and Jersey
- Previously worked as an Assistant Head in Jersey after starting as an English teacher there in 2018
- Completed PGCE at University of Aberystwyth and studied History and English at university
- School governors praise his strategic clarity, pastoral commitment, and belief in every child's potential
Mr Anthony Griffin has been appointed as the new headteacher of St Anne's School in Alderney, starting in September 2026, the Education Office has announced.
Mr Griffin began his career at an academy in Cheltenham before he spent time teaching abroad in South Korea and Japan. In 2018, he moved to Jersey, where he worked as an English teacher before progressing to the role of Assistant Head. During his time in Jersey, he developed a keen interest in Channel Islands history whilst exploring the island.
"I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to serve at St Anne's School. I am very excited to get started and to play my part in ensuring the children of Alderney receive the education they deserve. It is a very special school, and I'm delighted to join the community," said Mr Griffin.
Ian Carter, Chair of the Board of St Anne's School, welcomed the appointment, highlighting Mr Griffin's qualities and experience.
"The Governing Body is delighted at the appointment of Anthony Griffin as the next Headteacher of St Anne's School. Anthony brings a rare blend of strategic clarity, deep pastoral commitment, and a wholehearted belief in the potential of every child on Alderney. His leadership will strengthen the school's ambitions, its community partnerships, and its culture of care. We look forward to working closely with him as St Anne's enters this exciting new chapter," said Mr Carter.
Nick Hynes, Director of Education, expressed confidence in the new appointment and the benefits Mr Griffin's experience will bring to the school community.
"We are delighted to appoint Anthony as Headteacher of St Anne's School. We look forward to working closely with him from September and are confident that the wealth of leadership and pastoral experience he brings will be of great benefit to learners and staff in the island," said Mr Hynes.
Mr Griffin will take up his position at the start of the new academic year in September 2026.
Q&A
Q: When will Mr Griffin start as headteacher?
A: Mr Anthony Griffin will start as headteacher of St Anne's School in September 2026.
Q: What is Mr Griffin's educational background?
A: He completed his PGCE at the University of Aberystwyth in Wales and studied History and English at university level.
Q: Where has Mr Griffin taught previously?
A: He started at an academy in Cheltenham, then taught abroad in South Korea and Japan, before moving to Jersey in 2018 where he worked as an English teacher and then Assistant Head.
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