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'I've been treated like a king': Long-serving Wolverhampton headteacher retires after more than 30 years of teaching

One of Wolverhampton's longest-serving headteachers has retired after 30 years of teaching the next generation.

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By Daniel Walton
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Staff members, students and parents gathered at Claregate Primary School, on Chester Avenue, Wolverhampton, on Thursday to say a final farewell to their longstanding headteacher, Mr Mick Murphy. 

The now former-headteacher announced his retirement earlier this year, bringing an end to a teaching career of more than 37 years. 

Mick Murphy has retired after more than 30 years of teaching the next generation of Wolverhampton - he was made to feel like a king for the day
Mick Murphy has retired after more than 30 years of teaching the next generation of Wolverhampton - he was made to feel like a king for the day

Students at the school worked hard to create a cardboard crown, sceptre and cape for their headteacher, with Mr Murphy saying that he was 'truly made a king' for the day. 

Mr Murphy, 59, said: "I have quite literally been treated like a king for a day. The students made a crown and cape for me, and we all sang songs and talked about the amazing times we have had over the years.