Melvyn has been Principal of George Watson’s College in Edinburgh since August 2014 and steps down in June 2024. He was Chair of the Head’s Conference in 2022-23.
Before moving to Scotland, Melvyn’s career was entirely in boarding schools – both state and independent. He taught English at Oundle School, served as Head of English and Director of Studies at Monmouth School and was Headmaster of Old Swinford Hospital in Stourbridge, before moving to Norfolk as Principal of Wymondham College.
Melvyn has been a member of the National Executive of the Boarding Schools’ Association (2004-10), was Chair of SBSA (now the State Boarding Forum) in 2004 -06 and BSA Chair in 2008-09. He has undertaken a number of governance roles in schools, academies and the FE sector.
Melvyn is a former Director of SCIS (the Scottish Council of Independent Schools) and Connect – The Scottish Parent Teacher Council. He is currently a member of the Council of School Leaders Scotland. Melvyn’s articles on educational and related themes continue to be published from time to time in the TES Scotland and elsewhere.
