New head for city school
Nottingham Girls’ High School has appointed Julie Keller as head, to succeed to Sue Gorham who is set to retire after 10 years at the helm.
Keller will step in to the role with effect from Easter, after five years as deputy head at the school.
Keller gained her degree in Economic and Social History at the University of Leicester before achieving her PGCE teaching qualification locally at the University of Nottingham.
She said: “I’m delighted to take on the post of Head of Nottingham Girls’ High School. It’s a truly special place – one I will be incredibly proud to lead. We have a fantastic reputation in the city and receive tremendous support from the local community and business network – relationships I look forward to continuing.
“Sue and I have been working closely together, particularly in the past year, to ensure the transition will be seamless. My goal as Head remains the same as always – to give each girl the opportunities and support she needs to become the best she can be. I wish Sue all the very best in her retirement and look forward to an exciting and successful future for all of us here at Nottingham Girls’ High School.”
Gorham added: “This is the right time for me to step down, for the school and for me personally.
“We are entering a new era, celebrating our 140 years has given us the opportunity to celebrate our history and the enormous success of our girls over the years.
“I’m immensely proud of all we have achieved in the last 10 years and I’m delighted to pass the torch to Julie, who has already earned the utmost respect of staff, parents and students and is going to make an outstanding head.”
