Welcome from the Founding Principal

"I am delighted to introduce our 2025 team at King's College School, The Bahamas."

- Matteo Rossetti

Our Founding Principal

Matteo was Headmaster at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' Prep School in London, multiple-winner of the "Sunday Times Prep School of the Year", leading it to become one of the most sought-after schools in the UK.

A classicist, graduate from Balliol College, Oxford University, Matteo also holds a postgraduate in Education Leadership from University College London. Matteo brings extensive experience as an educationalist, having founded Thomson House School, one of the highest-achieving charter schools in London, and having been Head of Prep at London's Harrodian School, another outstanding London school.

Matteo is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, lecturer on education policy, published classical translator and keen sportsman. Matteo is passionate about classical literature, philosophy, history, and the history of the Middle East, where he lived and studied for some years.

Our Head of Boarding

Matthew Taylor is a highly experienced educator and pastoral leader, joining King’s College School, The Bahamas with over 20 years in boarding and academic roles. Most recently, he served at Leighton Park School in the UK as Head of English, Housemaster, and Sixth Form Leader.

Matthew holds a BA in English from the University of the Witwatersrand and earned a distinction in his Postgraduate Certificate in Education, receiving national recognition as South Africa’s top student teacher. He later completed an MSc in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh, reflecting his passion for innovation in learning.

At Leighton Park, Matthew led his students to achieve exceptional GCSE results, placing them in the top 1% nationally for value added. Earlier in his career at St John’s College in South Africa, he guided the school’s Rowing Club to national prominence, securing three consecutive South African Championship titles.

Known for his warm and inclusive approach, Matthew is dedicated to creating a boarding environment where every student feels at home. He looks forward to welcoming students to King’s Beach Lodge—a vibrant, values-led boarding community built on ambition, curiosity, courage, and kindness.

Our Head of Senior School

Luke Hensman joins King’s College School, The Bahamas with over 20 years of experience leading high-performing independent and international schools. Most recently, he served as Head of Upper School at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore—widely recognised as one of the world’s top international schools—where he oversaw the academic and pastoral journey of over 400 students through the IGCSE and into Sixth Form.

Luke was a key member of Tanglin’s Senior Leadership Team, responsible for strategic direction, academic planning, curriculum development, and student wellbeing across Years 7 to 13. He holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Bath, where his research focused on pastoral care, and a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from Victoria University of Wellington. He has taught History and Politics across IGCSE, A-level, and the IB Diploma.

With a deep interest in the science of learning, Luke has led innovative student development programmes focused on retrieval practice and self-directed learning. He is a firm believer in Inspired’s Three Pillars approach—academics, sports, and the performing and creative arts—as the foundation for building confident, future-ready students.

Originally from New Zealand, Luke is an avid tennis player and lover of the outdoors. He relocates to The Bahamas with his wife and three children and will begin his role in August 2025.

Our Head of Junior School

Rosie brings over two decades of leadership experience in independent education, with a strong track record of excellence across both academic and strategic roles. She holds a first-class degree in History from the University of Nottingham and has held senior positions at respected UK schools including The Hall School in Hampstead and Sherborne Preparatory School, where she served as Deputy Head.

As the founding Head of Radnor House Prep School in Twickenham, Rosie played a key role in establishing the school from the ground up—an experience that sharpened her ability to drive school growth while upholding the highest standards. Most recently, she was Head of The Paragon School in Bath, UK, where she continued to champion an engaging and supportive learning environment for young learners.

In addition to her work in schools, Rosie has held a number of governance and advisory roles. She was a Governor at City of London Boys’ School, served on the Board of the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools, and was previously a Non-Executive Director for the Radnor House Schools Group.

Outside of the classroom, Rosie enjoys skiing, reading, writing, and spending time outdoors with her family. She joins King’s College School, The Bahamas, in January 2026 and is excited to lead the Junior School with warmth, energy, and a deep commitment to nurturing young minds.