The head teacher of a prep school has resigned.

Sutton Valence Preparatory School head teacher Craig Gibbs tendered his resignation to governors this week.

A statement released on Thursday, July 2 from the school said: "In the light of the imminent changes at Sutton Valence School, Craig Gibbs decided that this time was appropriate for him to explore new opportunities and challenges which have been presented to him. The governors have agreed in those circumstances to accept his resignation."

The statement went on to thank Mr Gibbs, pictured, for his work at the school and wished him and his wife Susan every best wish for the future.

Jane Evans has been appointed as interim head teacher. Mrs Evans begins her duties from the start of next term.

Mrs Evans was head of the Granville School, Sevenoaks, from 1990-2008, having previously worked at SVPS (formerly Underhill) from 1978-1990.

Deputy head Alexia Bracewell is also leaving. She is taking over as head of a prep school in Surrey from next April. She was the youngest public school deputy head in the country at the time of her appointment in 2006.