King William's College and The Buchan School will have a new Principal from September.
Damian Henderson is relocating to the Island to take up the role.
Chairman of Governors Peter Clucas says the recruitment process was 'thorough and rigorous,' attracting interest from a number of candidates across the globe.
The change in leadership follows the decision by current Principal Joss Buchanan to retire at the end of this summer.
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