IN ASSOCIATION WITH
EDUCATION
AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER FOR ROSEMEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND NURSERY
Rosemead Preparatory School and Nursery , Dulwich ’ s leading prep school , is delighted to announce Rishi Boyjoonauth as the new head , effective from September 2025 .
This is his third headship , having been a principal of an academy in Kent and most recently head of prep at Farringtons School . Mr Boyjoonauth has a wide educational background , including teaching at university level and being a director of improvement for a large multiacademy trust .
Speaking about his appointment , Mr Boyjoonauth commented : “ I am thrilled and delighted to be appointed as head of Rosemead . I was attracted by the diverse and inclusive ethos of the school and the child-centred focus , as well as the strong academic results .
“ I was instantly struck by the friendly and welcoming staff , diligent atmosphere in the classrooms and the talented children at my interview ; I was certainly put through my paces by the pupils during my interview ! I can see that there is so much potential at Rosemead .”
Nick Hewlett , head of St Dunstan ’ s Education Group , of which Rosemead is a member , added : “ I am absolutely delighted that Mr Boyjoonauth has agreed to lead Rosemead into its next exciting chapter and we welcome him onto the St Dunstan ’ s executive team . Mr Boyjoonauth is an outstanding educator and leader , and at Rosemead he has the opportunity to further build on the extraordinary journey that has been undertaken in recent years , building a truly progressive curriculum , rooted within a unique culture and ethos , that chimes with the overarching vision of St Dunstan ’ s Education Group .”
Mr Boyjoonauth joins Rosemead at an exciting time for the Dulwich prep school . Last year , the school was awarded two prestigious awards . In November , Rosemead was awarded for Excellence and Innovation in Equality , Diversity and Inclusion at the Independent Schools Association ( ISA ) Awards . This followed an earlier award for Best EDIB ( Equality , Diversity , Inclusion and Belonging ) at the Education Choices Awards 2024 .
Mr Boyjoonauth read law at University College London and the University of Paris .
Prior to entering the world of education , he practised as a solicitor in the city , specialising in property litigation . He holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship ( NPQH ) and has been admitted as a fellow to the Chartered College of Teaching .
He also is a keen musician , playing the piano , flute and singing tenor in a prominent chamber choir . As a fluent French speaker , he was pleased to see that languages play a large part in Rosemead ’ s varied curriculum .
“ This is an extremely exciting time for the school , and I cannot wait to embark upon this journey to lead the school into its next phase of development ,” Mr Boyjoonauth added . “ I look forward to meeting more of the pupils and parents in the not-toodistant future .”
Prospective families will have an opportunity to meet Mr Boyjoonauth and the rest of the leadership team at Rosemead ’ s next open morning on Friday 25 April 2025 .
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