Jon is Deputy CEO and Director of School Improvement at the Areté Learning Trust, comprising of three secondary schools and sixth form colleges in North Yorkshire. Prior to joining Areté Learning Trust, Jon had worked in three different and diverse North-East Schools for 20 years, with 15 of those being as a school leader in various senior leadership positions. He has significant experience in contributing to system leadership through the strategic leadership of areas such as initial teacher training, professional development, school improvement and external school to school support.
Jon is also an education author and speaker, having five books published on areas ranging from classroom pedagogy, educational research and school leadership; together with regularly speaking at national and international conferences about school improvement. Additionally, Jon has also been recognised by Microsoft as one of their Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts, showcasing how technology can pave the way to advances in student learning.
Outside of school Jon has coached American Football for Great Britain and carried the Olympic Torch in the build-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
