‘I could not be prouder’ - says headteacher on his retirement
A Halifax headteacher is waving goodbye to staff and pupils.
Mark Scott, headteacher at Salterlee Primary School, is retiring after almost 10 years at the school.
Throughout his career, he has taught thousands of students from across Calderdale and beyond. Under his leadership, Salterlee Primary School, in the Shibden Valley has consistently maintained a Good Ofsted rating.
He said: "Salterlee has been a big part of my life, and as a headteacher, you invest a massive amount into it, so it is sad to be leaving, but it's a new chapter for the school and a new chapter for me personally.
"The parents, pupils, staff, and governors have all been fantastic over the years, and it has truly been a privilege to work here.
"I could not be prouder of what we have achieved together.”
He continued: “I am looking forward to seeing the school thrive now that it has joined the Polaris Multi-Academy Trust, and for it to continue to improve and excel.
"I’m also looking forward to spending more time with my family and to getting out with the dogs more often.”
The school has appointed Lucy Harper as the new head of school. She said: “Mark has done a fantastic job and the staff, and children, will all miss him.
"He is leaving us with a great foundation to build on and now that the school has joined the Polaris MAT, we have even more opportunities to excel. I am excited to get started in my new role and to get to know the wonderful Salterlee community.”
Steve Evans, CEO of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust said: “I would like to thank Mark for his dedication and commitment to Salterlee Primary.
"Mark has delivered an excellent education to all the children that have attended the school. I would like to wish him the very best for the future from everyone at Polaris.”