Bishop's Stortford College announces new Head of Pre-Prep

Bishop's Stortford College has announced the appointment of Jo Wallace as the new Head of Pre-Prep from September. The current Head of Pre-Prep, Belinda Callow, will be retiring in July after 20 years of outstanding service at the College.
Bishop's Stortford College
February 20, 2023

Bishop's Stortford College has announced the appointment of Jo Wallace as the new Head of Pre-Prep from September.

Jo joins the College from her current role as Head of Pre-Prep at Abbott's Hill School, Hemel Hempsted, where she has been responsible for the day to day running of their Pre-Prep for the last four years.

Jo said: "I am delighted to be joining Bishop's Stortford College as the new Head of the Pre-Prep School at such an exciting time for the College.

"The breadth of opportunities that the College offers is wonderful, and I look forward to meeting pupils, parents, and colleagues, and becoming part of the Bishop's Stortford College community."

Head of College Kathy Crewe-Read said: "I am really looking forward to Jo joining our Executive team this September.

"The exemplary teaching delivered in the Pre-Prep is key to the success of our all-through school and helps to build the essential foundations for learning that our pupils rely on throughout their time with us.

"Jo brings with her a wealth of new ideas and experience that I am sure will benefit not just the children, but also the wider college community."

The current Head of Pre-Prep, Belinda Callow, will be retiring in July after 20 years of outstanding service at the College.

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Bishop's Stortford College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 in Hertfordshire. The school has 'built a wonderful, busy, jaunty, sometimes quirky, often highly successful community. This is what makes us tick. Within this environment your child's personal journey of discovery will begin the moment they join us.' Find out more about Bishop's Stortford College.