Ross is a passionate and goal-driven educator with over 25 years of experience in primary education, including significant leadership roles as both deputy headteacher and headteacher. He has successfully led two outstanding primary schools and been part of several high-performing Senior Leadership Teams, all committed to improving outcomes for children and transforming school culture.
He brings a strong track record in raising standards, developing high-quality teaching and learning, increasing pupil motivation, and embedding sustained improvements in behaviour and culture. His leadership is grounded in a clear vision, authentic values, and a deep belief in the importance of building and empowering strong teams.
Ross is particularly passionate about the role behaviour and culture plays in organisational transformation, and how staff wellbeing—alongside effective systems, high expectations and strong accountability—underpins successful change.
Professional development is central to his educational philosophy. He is proud to contribute to the wider education system through his work with the delivery the Early Career Framework and facilitating National Professional Qualifications.