Daubeney Academy, part of Chiltern Learning Trust, has appointed a new headteacher to replace the former head of school, Matt Lee.
John Linehan joins the team with a wealth of experience, having previously held the role of deputy headteacher at Putteridge High School, which is also part of the Chiltern Learning Trust.
He helped to oversee many improvements during his time at the Luton school which grew its student roll from 480 pupils to 1,200 pupils in just five years.
“It is an honour to have been appointed as Daubeney Academy’s headteacher,” said John.
“Matt Lee has already done a tremendous job to bring the school to the position it is today and I hope to build on this in the future.“
He thanked staff, parents, and carers for the warm welcome and support he had received so far and said he was looking forward to the chance to introduce himself to the wider school community.
Speaking on John’s appointment, Adrian Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Chiltern Learning Trust, said: “We are delighted that John has joined Daubeney Academy as the new Headteacher, where we are certain he will bring a broad range of valuable experience.“
John will bring sharp professionalism to the role and is keen to continue to improve teaching, learning, and pupil behaviour.
“We wish John the best of luck in his new role and greatly look forward to seeing how this appointment will lead the school on its continual growth journey,” said Adrian.
Matt Lee held the role of head of school at Daubeney Academy for the last three years and will leave the school to take up a leadership role as Associate Principal in a secondary school.
Thanking Matt, Adrian added: “Matt has worked hard for the Kempston community in the last three years and we all wish him well. During Covid-19, enormous pressure was placed on all school leaders, school staff, and our families.
“Our community thanks Matt for his resilience and courage during his time with the school where he rebranded Daubeney and set a vision for improvement.”
