Appointment of Andrew Lawson to the position of Director of People

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Lawson to the position of Director of People.

Prior to joining the team at Alleyn’s school – Andrew spent many years in senior HR Leadership roles within Further Education and the Performing Arts as well as other business sectors including Charities and Social Enterprise as well as Restaurants and Retail, Telecommunications and Media. Andrew is a Trustee of the National Association of Art Gallery Education (Engage) and has supported Team London as a volunteer enterprise advisor with inner London schools in developing their careers, information and education guidance strategies.

'I am delighted to be joining the team at Alleyn’s School as our first Director of People – this is a truly remarkable school and I feel honoured to have been invited to join the team and to be able to shape a long term workforce strategy and people plan. I have been made to feel so very welcome by everyone that I’ve met during my first 10 days in post and the strength of our culture, the commitment to our pupils and to each other – is inspiring. I am delighted to be back in back in the borough of Southwark and to join a school with such a strong and fascinating history – is also truly wonderful.'