Jon Wood
Leadership and School Improvement Services
Jon is a seasoned leadership adviser with a wealth of experience in educational leadership, mental health training, and school improvement. Based in Somerset, UK, he provides tailored services aimed at enhancing leadership capacity and facilitating sustainable school improvement.
Service Offerings:
Leadership Support:
Target Audience: School leaders, headteachers, emerging leaders, and professionals from various sectors (e.g., Cyber Security).
- 1:1 sessions focused on personal leadership development.
- Group training for leadership teams to foster collaboration and strategic planning.
- 360-degree evaluations to assess leadership styles and areas for development.
- Personal Profile Analysis to align performance goals with individual strengths and weaknesses.
School Improvement Advising:
Target Audience: Local Authority schools, multi-academy trusts, and international educational institutions.
- Consultancy on strategic approaches to school improvement.
- Workshops and training sessions on effective leadership practices.
- Support in implementing new curricula and educational initiatives.
- Intensive collaboration with leadership teams to set and achieve clearly defined goals.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Training:
Target Audience: Educational institutions, corporate and community organisations.
- Mental Health First Aid training for staff and leadership teams.
- Workshops focused on promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
- Development of strategies to create supportive environments for staff and students.
Associate Lectures and NPQ Contributions:
Target Audience: Aspiring school leaders and education professionals.
- Teaching and mentoring as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Worcester.
- Contribution to National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) awards.
- Development of course materials & presentations on leadership and school improvement.
Why Choose Jon?
With over 25 years of experience in education, from teaching to serving as a Regional Director for a large Multi-Academy Trust, Jon brings a global perspective gained from working in diverse contexts, including in the UAE. As an ILM Level 7 Executive Coach and certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, he combines professional expertise with a personalised approach, dedicated to understanding and addressing each client’s unique challenges.