A HEADTEACHER of a Teesside school is leaving his post to take up a job offer in Dubai.

Chris Allen will leave Red House School in Norton at the end of October after being at the school for six years.

His new job will be as headteacher in an expanding school in Dubai.

Sally Harris, chair of the board of governors at Red House School, said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Chris for all the excellent work he has put into the development of the school and its pupils over the past six years. His professionalism and ability to understand the complexities of the education system are second to none".

In addition to guiding the day-to-day running of the school, Mr Allen has been involved in major building developments and a range of initiatives that have modernised the educational provision within the school.

He said: "I have enjoyed an excellent time at Red House. Although I will undoubtedly miss all the students and staff, I am looking forward greatly to the challenge of developing a new school in Dubai."

Colin Robinson, who is currently deputy head at Red House will become acting head