John has been a qualified teacher of English for 21 years. He has taught the full range of students from Years 7-13 in five different schools across Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. John has previously been Head of English at three different schools as well as part of the Senior Leadership Team in three schools, too.

John has worked in a range of contexts. He has worked in big town schools to leafy suburban schools, from outstanding schools to those that require improvement. John led a school subject review that Ofsted rated as Outstanding and was also part of a leadership team that moved a school from 'Inadequate' to 'Good' in just nineteen months.

John values enjoyment in learning above all else, appreciating that relationships at all levels in school are vital. John was appointed as Deputy Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes earlier this year and is looking forward to developing an ethos at Rugby Free School where students love their learning and their hard work is appreciated.

When John is not in school, he loves to spend time with his family. If he's not with his family, he's sure to be found on the golf course or at a sporting event.