Jonathan Benett

School Leader | Former Access, Success and Development Officer at University of Manchester | Education consultant and freelance content creator

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About

School Leader for Greenshaw Learning Trust focusing on raising standards, achievement and Culture across schools in Plymouth, specialising in Character and Sense of Belonging. Previously worked in Access and Success @OfficialUoM | UoM DOCA Newcomer of the year 2024; Sense of belonging and targeted outreach; WP outreach opportunities and attainment raising programmes; UG and PG scholarships and bursaries; the University of Manchester Governors for Schools Initiative. Freelance education consultant and content creator on personal development, character education and educational outreach. Former Assistant Vice Principal (AVP) in Manchester specialising in Personal Development, Character and Sense of Belonging. 10 years experience as a teacher, curriculum, pastoral and senior leader in Manchester, London and abroad.

Experience

  • School Leader at Greenshaw Learning Trust
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Access Success and Development Officer at The University of Manchester
    Apr 2023 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • MEA Central (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Assistant Vice Principal
      Apr 2021 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Pastoral Strategy Lead (Year 7 and Transition)
      Apr 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Teaching Head of Year and Teacher of RE at St Annes RC High School
    Sep 2018 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • History and Politics Teacher at Jay Pritzker Academy
    Jan 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos