19 October 2007
Local Head Teacher to lead City of London KPMG
Academy
The City of London KPMG Academy has appointed the Headteacher of
a local Hackney secondary school as its first Principal.
Mark Emmerson, who currently leads Stoke Newington School, will
take up his post on a part time basis from January before becoming
full time from Easter. The new school is planned for Homerton and
will open in September 2009.
He will join the Academy Planning Team at an exciting time as
the new building starts to take shape and detailed plans are
developed for the staffing and curriculum structure.
Commenting on his appointment Mark Emmerson said:
“I am really excited to be involved at the beginning of a new
Academy and establishing a culture of high aspiration and
excellence that will transform the educational and economic
landscape in this part of Hackney for generations. I have hugely
enjoyed my time at Stoke Newington and I would like to take this
opportunity to thank all the pupils and staff for their hard work
and support over the years. Whilst I am sad to be leaving, I am
delighted to be staying in Hackney as part of the education
community and I know that the school will continue to go from
strength to strength.”
His immediate priorities will be to work with the sponsors to
refine the educational vision and communicate with the local
community.
In particular this will involve meeting with potential students
and their parents who are currently in local primary schools.
Catherine McGuinness, the Chair designate of the Academy Board
and a Common Councillor of the City of London Corporation,
said:
“We are really pleased with Mark’s appointment. He will be a
tremendous asset to the Academy and brings with him a high
reputation as a successful Hackney Headteacher”.
Ian Barlow, KPMG senior partner for London, explained:
“The Academy will aim to provide the very highest standards of
education and develop in young people a range of skills to equip
them for their future and the world of work. Mark’s appointment is
a key step closer in realising that ambition.”
Ends
For further information contact: David Lloyd 020 7924 7555 or
07855 956061 or Cubby Fox at the City of London Press Office on 020
7332 3451.
Notes to editors
- The Academy, which will open for the first 180 eleven year olds
in September 2009, has a specialism in business and financial
services but includes the full range of subjects that would be in
any successful school. It is sponsored by the City of London
Corporation and KPMG.
- Mark Emmerson has been Headteacher at Stoke Newington School
since 2000 and OFSTED inspectors described Mark as providing ‘Very
good leadership … with a very strong focus on raising standards and
students’ achievements.’
Since May 2007, while continuing as Headteacher at Stoke
Newington School, he has also been working part time for the
Learning Trust which runs education in Hackney, on the development
of Hackney-wide strategy on student behaviour. The Governing Body
will appoint a new Headteacher.