New Headmaster begins his ‘dream role’

New Headmaster begins his ‘dream role’

As a new school year begins, we are delighted to welcome Nick Tiley-Nunn as our new Headmaster.  

Greeting families on the first day of term, Nick said: 

‘‘It was a genuine thrill to arrive at Town Close this morning and welcome back all of the pupils. Town Close is a truly remarkable school and this has been a longstanding ‘dream role’ of mine. I cannot wait to work with the entire community in leading the school into its exciting next chapter, building on the school’s impressive local and national reputation.” 

Nick joins the school with a wealth of educational and headship experience, most recently as Head of Ashford Prep School in Kent where he oversaw a period of significant success and development. Preceding this, Nick spent several happy years as Head of the Prep School and Nursery at Norwich High School for Girls, as well as other senior roles in the independent school sector including SENCo, Assistant Head and Deputy Head.  

As a specialist in Primary Mathematics, Nick is a published author and educational consultant, previously serving as a Regional Lead for Primary Mathematics for a large academies group. He is also a Team Inspector for the ISI, bringing a wealth of experience and insight into the wider sector and exemplary industry standards.  

Outside of work, Nick is at his happiest when outdoors; playing hockey and cricket, walking with his family (including Maisie their loveable Cocker Spaniel) or taking to the slopes on his skis.  

A proud East Anglian himself, Nick is overjoyed to return to Norfolk with his wife, Rachel, and his two children who now attend Town Close as pupils: 

‘Returning to Norfolk is the icing on the cake for us as a family. The county offers infinite opportunity to embrace our collective love of the outdoors and to reconnect with the thriving local community in and around Norwich. I look forward to forging even greater links between the School and our incredible local environment, maximising opportunities for all of our pupils to engage with and benefit from everything that Norfolk and the east of England has to offer.’