Sir John Jones

Sir John Jones is a teacher and speaker. He is also one of a small and select band of educational professionals in the UK who have not only had their achievements recognised in the New Year’s Honours List, but who are also able to inspire others with their outstanding knowledge, passion and enthusiasm – Sir John Jones is one such individual.

Knighted in 2003 for his services to education, Sir John worked most of his professional life in challenging schools across the North West of England, his last post being the head-teacher of a large secondary school in Merseyside.

Sir John Jones’ book on Leadership was published in 2023.

His achievements and also his reputation for straight talking, leadership and creativity led him to be invited onto various organizations, panels and think tanks including the National College for School Leadership, the DfES’ Leadership Development Unit, the Teacher Development Agency’s National Remodelling Unit and visiting posts with both Manchester and Liverpool Universities.

In 2022 Sir John Jones was awarded an honorary PhD by Bournemouth University.

Sir John has since proven himself to be one of the most entertaining, inspiring and also, sought-after speakers on the global educational stage.  John retains a very down to earth approach. He also believes it to be about social change, never just about ticking boxes or meeting targets. Covering an impressive range of educational and other issues from leadership and inclusion to organizational development and ‘futures thinking’.

Sir John Jones is guaranteed to give all those who come into contact with him food for thought. He gives practical ideas that will make a difference. He brings a genuine and moving sense of awe at the power people have to change lives.

A keen golfer, a former semi-professional footballer and also a semi-professional rock guitarist, John’s passion for education is only matched by his love of Everton FC. But don’t get him started on that…

Some Testimonials:

“To be in the presence of Sir John for two days was just brilliant. The skill of speaking without notes, with humour and narrative, power and depth was exceptional. I have enjoyed this course more than any other conference or course I have ever attended”

“Thank you again and again for addressing our Teach First cohort. Even though they have an intense, fully packed six weeks of training, they’re still referring to your presentation as a highlight of their training.”
Amanda Timberg, Director of Regional Development, Teach First