Andy Falconer (educator)

Andrew Innes Falconer MBA, BA (Hons) (born 1971), known as Andy Falconer, is Headmaster of St Olave’s School in York, which is the junior school to St Peter's School, York, one of the oldest schools in Europe (established AD627). He is Chairman-Elect of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools.

Education

Falconer was educated at Blairgowrie High School and Lancaster University. He gained a second class honours degree in Education and Professional Studies, along with Qualified Teacher Status, at Charlotte Mason Colege (University of Lancaster). He then went on to gain an MBA in Education Management with the University of Leicester, by distance learning.

Outline of career

• Head of Geography & Outdoor Education; teacher of English & Sport at Terrington Hall School, North Yorkshire, 1993 – 1996
• Head of Georgraphy & Outdoor Education; teacher of ICT, Learning Support & Sport at Craigclowan School, Perth, 1996 – 2000
• Deputy Headmaster; teacher of Religious Studies, Maths & Sport at Chafyn Grove School, Salisbury, 2000 – 2005
• Headmaster (Master) of St Olave’s School, York, 2005 to date

Other appointments

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
• Director of the Independent Schools Inspectorate
• Governor of Sarum St Paul’s School, Salisbury, 2000 – 2005
• Governor of The King’s School, Bujumbura, Burundi, 2000 – 2003
• Member of St Michael le Belfrey, York Parochial Church Council, York, 2008 to date
• Walter Hines Page Scholar (English Speaking Union) in 2003
• Licentiate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• Member of the inspectorate of the Independent Schools Inspectorate
• Chairman of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools Membership Committee
• Chairman-Elect of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (Chairman in 2010/11)
• Travel writer and photographer

Family

Falconer is the son of Alexander and Patricia Falconer. In 1999, he married Lesley Elizabeth Falconer, and they have three daughters.