New headmistress appointed at Bedford Girls' School

Bedford Girls' School has announced the name of its new headmistress.
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Former solicitor and experienced teacher Gemma Gibson will succeed Jo MacKenzie from September.

In a statement from the school's chairman and board of governors, they praised Mrs Gibson's wealth of experience in school leadership which she gained during an international teaching career.

She will join the school from Harrow Hong Kong where she is currently deputy head (academic).

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Prior to this, she served as assistant head (teaching and learning), at North London Collegiate School in South Korea. She was also on the senior leadership teams at both Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School and St Ignatius College, London. Mrs Gibson initially qualified as a solicitor and practised for three years before moving into teaching.

Tina Beddoes, chair of governors at Bedford Girls’ School (BGS), said: “We are extremely pleased Mrs Gibson will join BGS, she is clearly an advocate for a future-inspired education, and shares our ethos of an education focused on the development of young women who will go out and make a difference to the world around them.

"Miss MacKenzie has dedicated 10 years to creating an exceptional school and Mrs Gibson has the experience and passion to continue building upon our success, ensuring an exceptionally bright future for BGS.”

Mrs Gibson added: “I am honoured and excited to be given the opportunity to lead Bedford Girls’ School. I share BGS’ vision for a 21st century education, and have been immensely impressed by the sense of enthusiasm, purpose and progressive spirit, which I witnessed throughout the school during the recruitment process.”

Miss MacKenzie leaves BGS after 10 year as headmistress to pursue other interests.

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