Executive Headteacher – Headteacher: King Charles 1 School
Ruth is the Executive Headteacher at King Charles I School. Ruth grew up in Wolverhampton and began her teaching career as a teacher of French and German in Dudley. Following 10 successful years as a teacher and Head of Department, she joined the senior leadership team at King Charles I School in January 2015 and went on to oversee the curriculum, teaching and learning and the sixth form. In September 2021, Ruth was promoted to Headteacher at TDMS and then Executive Headteacher in September 2024. In September 2025 she became the Executive Headteacher at King Charles I School. Ruth will always say that despite having all the necessary teaching qualifications, degree, Qualified Teacher Status and National Professional Qualification in Headship, her most valuable qualification is being a mum of three boys.
