Eyemouth High School headteacher to step down and take council role
It’s all change at the top of a Berwickshire school after a headteacher announced plans to step down and take on a high-profile role with Scottish Borders Council.
Robin Chapman is to step away from his position as head at Eyemouth High School and is to shortly begin a one-year part-time secondment with SBC.
In his new position, Mr Chapman will support the implementation of the Reduction in Class Contact Time (RICCT) programme across the education service.
Arrangements have been put in place to ensure continuity of leadership at the school.
Dorothy Patterson will take up the role of acting headteacher, supported by Kelly Fairburn, deputy headteacher and Louise Harvey, business manager.
The recruitment process for a permanent headteacher will begin at the earliest opportunity, and SBC education department is to keep the school community informed of the progress.
Cllr James Anderson, Independent councillor for East Berwickshire, thanked Mr Chapman for his contribution to school life.
He said: “I am extremely grateful to Robin for his years of dedicated service and leadership at Eyemouth High School.
“His commitment to the school, its pupils, and the wider community has been greatly valued and I thank him sincerely for everything he has contributed. I wish him every success in his new role.”
Meanwhile, Mr Anderson said the new leadership team would “provide stability and ensure the school continues to operate effectively for pupils and staff”.