Sara Williams-Ryan was appointed as Head of Heathside School Hampstead in January 2025. She was most recently Head of Falcons School in Putney. Sara is originally from Spain but completed her schooling and first degree in Switzerland. After university, she moved to the UK and began teaching in the state sector before moving to the independent sector at Ibstock Place School as Head of Modern Foreign Languages. Sara completed her PGCE and MA in Education prior to moving to Emanuel School where she took responsibility for pastoral care as well as languages.
As a Head with six years’ experience, Sara Williams-Ryan brings strong leadership qualities and a thorough understanding of the demands of the role of Head. In addition, Sara has experience as a school Governor in the state and independent sectors.