Wolverhampton's education boss steps down over health reasons

Wolverhampton council's director of education has stepped down due to health reasons. more

Dr Jim McElligott took over the post towards the end of last year but is stepping down following medical advice having been taken ill in June.

A trained teacher, Mr McElligott has held a number of senior positions in education across the country.

He joined Wolverhampton council in July 2013, taking charge of the education department initially as a consultant, before being made director of education.

During Dr McElligott's two years at Wolverhampton, the city has gone from having the lowest number of good or outstanding primary schools in the country to having one of the highest rates of improvement.

Dr McElligott said: "I am extremely disappointed to be leaving at this time, with more important work ahead of us to continue the rapid improvements we are making, but it's the right thing to do for me and my family.

His replacement is Julien Kramer, who has previously worked at Portsmouth and Hereford councils.