Adam Turner, who is currently the deputy head at La Moye School is moving to the town primary when their head, Caryn Stone retires.
The former Grouville Primary and D’Hautree Secondary school pupil took up his first teaching post in the Island at St Martin’s School in 1999 after training in Liverpool. He’s taught at St James School where he was the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 manager and has also taught at Les Squez School before becoming deputy head at La Moye primary school in 2012.
Mr Turner said: “I am delighted and privileged to have been appointed as the new head teacher of St Luke’s School and aim to ensure our children are happy, successful and achieve the very best outcomes. My approach is to place the children at heart of every decision and to make learning irresistible. I look forward to getting to know the staff, children and parents and hope to work in close partnership with the community and the parish.
“I’ve been fortunate to work with a wonderful team at La Moye and I would especially like to thank head teacher Jacqueline Bell-Cook, who has provided the guidance, support and amazing opportunities that have enabled me to develop as a school leader.”
Seán O’Regan, Assistant Director and head of Standards and Achievement, said: “Congratulations to Mr Turner. He has gained experience at all levels in a range of Jersey schools and brings great professionalism and enthusiasm to St Luke’s.”
Caryn Stone has been St Luke’s head teacher for 11 years and will be retiring at the end of the Spring term.
ESC Minister Deputy Rod Bryans said: “I would like to say a very big thank you to Caryn Stone for leading St Luke’s and for her contribution to education in Jersey over the course of her career. St Luke’s is a friendly, welcoming school with a clear vision that learning should be fun and memorable for the children there. I wish Mr Turner every success in his new role.”