Gareth Morgan, Bursar/Chief Operating Officer

Three words to describe Giggleswick School

Ambitious. Grounded. Inspiring.

Favourite thing about Giggleswick

The strong sense of community and the stunning Yorkshire Dales setting. There’s a real feeling of belonging at Giggleswick, making it a welcoming and inspiring place to be.

Gareth brings extensive leadership experience across both the independent and state education sectors, having worked as a Bursar for the past 12 years. Most recently, he served as Bursar and Clerk to Governors at The Blue Coat School in Birmingham, following senior leadership roles within the King Edward VI Schools of Birmingham and Djanogly City Academy in Nottingham.

Before moving into education, Gareth spent more than 20 years as a Logistics Officer in the Royal Navy, serving both in the UK and overseas. His career included deployments to Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa, where he worked with the European Union Naval Force to combat piracy. During his service in Afghanistan, Gareth was awarded the United States Bronze Star for exceptional meritorious service.

Gareth joins the Giggleswick community with his wife, Nikki, and their two sons, including Henry, who will be joining the School in Year 10.