John Murphy

Speaker Summary

John Murphy is the Former Chief Executive of Oasis Community Learning, one of the UK’s largest multi-academy trusts with 52 Academies clustered in five regions across the country. John was appointed as CEO in September 2014 and with over three decades of experience in school leadership, he has dedicated his career to raising the bar for all young people, and closing the attainment gap for the disadvantaged.

John is the Founding CEO and Trustee of the National Institute of Teaching, Trustee of Place2Be and Trustee of E-ACT Multi Academy Trust.

John has particular expertise in behaviour management and co-authored the bestselling self-help guide for all teachers, ‘Why are you Shouting at Us? and works with a number of organisations supporting their strategic and operational developments in Behaviour management. John is a committed Trustee to the Place2Be a national mental health charity.

Areas of Expertise

Behaviour Management – Leadership and Management – Mental Health