Meet the Principal

Simon Reader joined The King’s Academy as a trainee teacher in September 2008 after completing a chemistry degree at The University of St Andrews. Simon has held a number of roles in the Academy, joining the senior leadership team in 2015 and serving as Senior Vice Principal from February 2017 and Acting Principal from November 2022. Simon is currently studying for the National Professional Qualification in Headship.

Together with our committed and excellent staff team, I am delighted to welcome you to this website introduction of what The King’s Academy is all about.

Mr Simon Reader

Acting Principal, The King’s Academy