Middle leaders – primary/junior subject leaders, senior school heads of department/subject and phase leaders carry a significant responsibility for ensuring their area of responsibility. Middle leaders are central in designing the intent of the curriculum, directing its implementation, and evaluating the impact. To be effective in this role requires a pragmatic understanding of the process of leadership, combined with an underpinning knowledge of curriculum and learning design.
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Jonathan was previously the deputy headteacher (pastoral) and DSL at a prep school. Prior positions include the headship of two state schools and deputy head academic. His principal roles have included school improvement planning, staff recruitment, performance management and development, use of data to improve academic performance, pastoral care and emotional wellbeing, and management of pupil behaviour. He is an experienced education and school improvement consultant, working with middle and senior leadership teams to transform the experiences and outcomes of children.