Consultants
James Marsh
James has gained extensive leadership experience working as a senior leader and Headteacher in a range of primary schools across the North West. He has recently left the headship of St Thomas CE Primary School in Leigh to pursue the role of Education Consultant and adviser to a range of schools in differing contexts.
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Prior to his headship at St Thomas’, James worked as Associate Headteacher in a federation of schools. James has significant experience in school improvement, including supporting schools causing concern. He has led schools through transitional periods of change from ‘Requires Improvement’ judgements to ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’. He has particular expertise in the inspection process, framework and methodology. James has experience supporting schools with curriculum developments and in a recent inspection at his own school in 2019, Ofsted recognised that ‘leaders and staff have worked hard together to design a curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils’. As well as providing in-school support James works as an associate adviser with ECM and delivers sessions for Best Practice Network on the NPQH programme.Particular areas of strength:
James has strengths in school improvement through extensive experience in improving schools on their Ofsted journey. He is also experienced in curriculum development as well as developing senior leaders and fellow Headteachers.