Chris Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Kent

London, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for:- quality of provision and outcomes in the academies- management and delivery of Schools Direct ITT- supporting the development and delivery of the strategic plan

London, United Kingdom

In partnership with headteachers, established the Sutton Education Trust (SET) which is a co-operative trust of eight schools. Roles and responsibilities are to lead the visioning, development and delivery of strategy as well as being SIP to the member schools

London & South East England

Delivered on the School Improvement agenda, transforming learning through a wide range of challenge, support and advisory roles in local authorities and schools.• School improvement adviser to a group of fifteen schools providing leadership support and challenge.• Fulfilled intensive, short and medium term projects in a variety of local authorities to lead schools in moving out of “Requires Improvement”.• Established a network comprising 25 schools (included academies, MATs, faith and maintained schools) to facilitate school to school support; provide updates on the local and national agenda and deliver CPD.• Successfully planned and delivered a 2 year leadership programme commissioned by a local authority.• Supported a London Borough in the development of an education spin out company, providing educational and commercial expertise. As part of this role, developed an online CPD offering.• Led whole school reviews and accurately evaluated Ofsted readiness.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for outcomes and quality of provision in 43 primary schools.• Contributed to the writing and delivery of local authority strategic school improvement plan.• Provided support and challenge for 43 primary school settings.• Led intervention programmes to improve schools at risk of failing.• Built capacity in governance through training, advice and guidance.• Managed a team of curriculum advisers, associate advisers and the local authority school improvement advisers.• Managed the complex and changing relationships between schools and the local authority.• Liaised with, and reported to, a wide variety of stakeholders, including officers and elected members.During this period of time, results rose year on year and standards were in the top five nationally.

Newbury, England, United Kingdom

Led the improvement of a school facing significant challenge. This work required:• Establishing a clear vision for improvement and strategy for its achievement.• Setting and embedding a culture of high expectations.• Putting in place, structures, systems and processes to secure improvement in teaching.• Successfully securing the engagement of pupils, staff and parents.• Addressing the full range of staffing issues.The outcome of this work led to significant improvement in teaching and learning, standards and leadership and was judged positively by Ofsted, the local authority, parents, pupils and staff.

London, England, United Kingdom

Integrated a restructured Behaviour Support Team into the School Improvement Service. This work involved leading a change management process which included:• Addressing the full range of staffing issues.• Establishing new working practices and processes.• Focusing on staff wellbeing and raising morale.• Embedding a culture of high expectations and standards of achievement.• Re-contracting working relationships with a range of other services and agencies.• Successfully managing moves into new accommodation and addressing the issues arising.The outcome of this work was judged to be outstanding by both the School Improvement Service and schools alike.