Mr Fergal Moane has been appointed as new headteacher at Verulam School, St Albans, beginning his tenure at Easter 2024.

The Governing Body at Verulam school were delighted to appoint Mr Moane after a rigorous recruitment process. Mr Moane has most recently been Headteacher at Hitchin Boys’ School and previously served as Deputy Headteacher at Sandringham School, helping both to sustain their ‘outstanding’ Ofsted ratings during recent inspections.

Mr Moane was educated in Northern Ireland at an all-boys grammar school, going on to study Computer Science at Queen’s University, Belfast. After a career in investment banking, Mr Moane trained to teach locally via the Alban Federation and completed a Masters in Education at the University of Hertfordshire.

Mr Moane said “Having lived in St. Albans for almost 25 years, I know how important a vibrant Verulam School is to our local community. I am honoured to be appointed and intend to value the school’s rich history and also embrace the values of excellence, character and respect. I believe we can balance academic achievement alongside a commitment to developing well-rounded citizens and offering incredible opportunities in sport, the Arts, STEM and outdoor education. I have a deep understanding of boys’ education and I look forward to leading the school in our mission to develop the full potential of the students in our care.”

Verulam School is a member of the Alban Academies Trust. CEO of the Trust and Headteacher of Sandringham School, Alan Gray, said “We warmly welcome Mr Moane back to the Trust. His track record of leading an outstanding school, high academic standards, and ability to create a powerful learning community will ensure we continue to build on the progress that Verulam has made in the last few years on pupil outcomes, wider curricular opportunities, and the development of an inclusive culture. Through collaboration with other schools in the Trust and through the BeauSandVer consortium, we look forward to seeing Verulam develop independent, successful young men with character and confidence, and become a truly great school in every respect.”