Sir John Jones

Speaker Summary

Sir John Jones is a distinguished educator and orator. He belongs to an exclusive group of educational professionals in the UK whose accomplishments have not only been acknowledged in the New Year’s Honours List but who also possess the ability to inspire others through their exceptional knowledge, zeal, and enthusiasm – and Sir John Jones is a prime example.

Dubbed a knight in 2003 for his significant contributions to education, Sir John devoted the majority of his professional career to working in demanding schools across the North West of England, culminating in his role as the headteacher of a sizable secondary school in Merseyside.

Areas of Expertise

Creativity and Design – Equity and Inclusion – Leadership and Management

Full Profile

His noteworthy achievements and reputation for plain-speaking, leadership, and creativity garnered him invitations to 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 positions with both Manchester and Liverpool Universities.

In 2022, Bournemouth University bestowed upon Sir John Jones an honorary PhD in recognition of his contributions.

Since then, Sir John has established himself as one of the most captivating, motivational, and sought-after speakers on the global educational stage. Despite his acclaim, John maintains a grounded approach, firmly believing in the importance of social change, steering away from mere box-ticking or meeting targets. His presentations cover a diverse array of educational and other issues, spanning from leadership and inclusion to organizational development and ‘futures thinking.’

Encountering Sir John Jones is a guarantee of receiving food for thought. He imparts practical ideas that have a tangible impact, coupled with a sincere and moving sense of wonder at the transformative power individuals hold to change lives.

His motto is simple: Aim high, work hard, be kind, no excuses.

Publications
  • The Magic-Weaving Business: finding the heart of teaching and learning
  • Truancy and exclusion: a teacher’s guide
  • Dusting off Thunderbolts: a quest for the heart of leadership’

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