Former College pupil takes up principal role

Tandragee Junior High School's new principal Wayne Brown has taken up his post following the retirement of David Gillespie.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Oct 2016, 07:13 BST
Updated 4th Oct 2016, 14:13 BST
New principal Wayne Brown. INPT39New principal Wayne Brown. INPT39
New principal Wayne Brown. INPT39

A former pupil of Portadown College, Mr Brown was a member of staff at Markethill High School from 1998 until 2013. He was head of the Religious Studies Department, taught English, acted as vice-principal (pastoral) and was a senior teacher before moving to the post of vice-principal pastoral in Cookstown High School.

Prior to joining Markethill High school Mr Brown taught music on a job-share basis at Tandragee Junior High School in 1997.

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Mr Brown has a Master’s degree in Education as well as the Professional Qualification for Headship and was also seconded to work for CCEA.

He said, “As a former pupil of the Dickson Plan I feel privileged to be experiencing it now as a principal. This is a school with a great reputation across the local and wider community.

“The provision of the school has been praised by the inspectors and is a positive reflection of the strong leadership provided by Mr Gillespie.”

Mr Brown said he is looking forward to working with a dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff.

He is married to Helen and they have two children, Jane and Uel.