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New Director of Development for Durham School

ONE of the oldest schools in the North East is looking to the future with the appointment of one of the region’s most experienced education professionals.

600-year-old Durham School, Quarryheads Lane, Durham, has recruited Andrew Beales to the position of development director.

Andrew, who is a member of the board of trustees for the Institute of Development Professionals in Education, joins the school from the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation where he held a similar role.

He brings more than 12 years of experience within the education sector to the position, having previously developed resources and support at Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire and at University of Sunderland.

A former physics student at Durham University, he also went on to become Treasurer and Director of Services at Durham Students Union, managing its commercial services and media operations.

In his new role, he will help raise funds to develop facilities at the school and also ensure the continuation and extension of bursaries for young people who would otherwise be unable to attend the School

“For 600 years Durham School has brought together young people from a wide variety of backgrounds to be educated together.” he said.

“I look forward to reinvigorating fundraising as this is important to improve facilities and fund bursaries. Durham School has a history of offering bursary places to a wide spectrum of young people and will continue to do so to ensure diversity within the school.

As well as this, I will continue to improve, and build on the important relationships with Old Dunelmians.“

Head of Durham School, Kieran McLaughlin, who oversaw the appointment, said: “Andrew not only has a proven track record in the development of schools and universities but he is also passionate about and committed to the independent sector. We are delighted to welcome him to Durham School.”

For further information, call 0191 386 4783, email enquiries@durhamschool.co.uk or visiting www.durhamschool.co.uk.

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