Family & Education

King Solomon appoints interim head

Former CoE school head Jonathan Harris quotes Jeremiah’s promise of ‘hope and a future’ in his message to parents

May 19, 2026 13:21
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King Solomon High School
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King Solomon High School in Redbridge has announced the appointment of an interim head to take the reins from Michele Phillips who left the school last week after eight terms in charge.

Jonathan Harris, who has previously headed two Church of England secondary schools, will assume his position at the end of June.

Until that time KSHS deputy head Thomas Larini will be acting co-headteacher alongside Harris, supported by former JFS executive headteacher Debby Lipkin and former JFS chief operations officer Jamie Peston.

Harris “brings extensive experience of headship across a range of educational contexts, including leadership roles within large multi-academy trusts and the headship of two faith-based schools,” KSHS chair of governors David Collins told parents.

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