Aaron J G King will become the new Headmaster of Stonar School in September 2026, following the planned retirement of Matthew Way at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.
Aaron brings more than 25 years of experience in education and joins Stonar from an international school leadership role. Educated at Mansfield College, Oxford, and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, he has held senior positions at Dulwich College in London and The Grammar School at Leeds before moving overseas.
Most recently, he served as Head of a large international school in Bratislava, where he led academic development, strategic expansion and the strengthening of community culture.
Before moving overseas, Aaron oversaw schools through periods of academic and organisational growth. Most recently, he served as Head of a large international school in Bratislava, where he led academic development, strategic expansion and the strengthening of community culture.
Throughout his career, Aaron has championed academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a deep sense of belonging. He believes young people thrive when high expectations are combined with support and encouragement and built on the foundation of meaningful interactions.
Speaking about his appointment, Aaron said, “From everything I have learned so far, it is clear that Stonar is a school with a strong sense of identity and warmth, where young people are known and supported as individuals.
“What particularly attracts me to Stonar is the balance it achieves between academic ambition, pastoral care and wider opportunities, alongside the strength of relationships within the school community.”
Daniel Jones, Chief Education Officer, Globeducate said, “In our search for Stonar’s next Head of School, we were looking for someone who understands high-quality independent education and who leads with humanity, clarity and purpose. Aaron stood out for his commitment to the pupil experience and his proven ability to build strong, supportive school communities.
“His leadership across the UK and overseas, including guiding schools through significant growth, gives us great confidence in the future. He brings exactly the blend of warmth, ambition and steady leadership that Stonar values.”
Aaron and his family are expected to relocate to Wiltshire ahead of him taking up the role in September.
