James Harris
Associate Trainer, Consultant
James is a highly experienced and committed educational professional with a high level of problem solving and strategic analysis skills who currently continues to teach part-time.
He is exceptionally skilled in working with a wide variety of people, especially under challenging circumstances. Very adept at presenting complex ideas clearly and intelligently to a wide range of audiences and establishing a positive culture and ethos.
James has a particular commitment to inclusion and education of those who face challenges in accessing appropriate education. James is the founder of the 'Finding Common Ground' project a free service which offers independent advice to parents and carers so that they can engage positively with their child's school. James is himself the parent of 2 adopted sons.
James also provides associated training for education and social work professionals. He is an Assessor for the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) as well as being a NASEN (National Association for Special Educational Needs) Associate.
| Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023 - Present | Teacher (part-time) - Balshaws CE High School, Leyland |
| 2017 - 2023 | Headteacher - Walton-le-Dale High School, Preston |
| 2016 - 2017 | Deputy Headteacher - Walton-le-Dale High School, Preston |
| 2015 - 2016 | Teacher - Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Lancaster |
| 2014 - 2015 | Teacher - Walton-le-Dale High School, Preston |
| 2011 - 2014 | Headteacher - Glenburn Sports College, Skelmersdale |
| 2007 - 2011 | Deputy Headteacher - Walton-le-Dale High School, Preston |
| 2000 - 2007 | Assistant Headteacher & Head of Department - St Wilfrid’s CE High School, Blackburn |
| 1997 - 2000 | Lecturer and Course Leader - Runshaw College, Leyland |
| 1997 - 1997 | Software Engineer and Project Manager - MATRA Systems Ltd, Eastleigh |
| 1994 - 1996 | Teacher - Kutama College, Zimbabwe |
| 1993 - 1993 | Supply Teacher - Enfield |
| 1992 - 1993 | Teacher - Kingsmead School, Enfield |
| 1998 - 1991 | Software Engineer - Data Connection Ltd, Enfield |
| Qualification | Organisation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Professional Qualification for Headteachers | National College of School Leadership | 2006 |
| Masters in Education (Leadership and Management) | Open University | 2002 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education | University of London | 1992 |
| BA (Hons) Physics | Merton College, University of Oxford | 1988 |
| A Levels - Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Ludlow College, Ludlow, Shropshire | 1985 |
| O Levels - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, French & Music | Tenbury High School, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire | 1983 |
Our other associates
- Ann Berry
- Brian Roberts
- Catherine Gordon
- Dean Reilly-Sharp
- Felicia Wood
- Gem Novis
- Heather Daulphin
- James Harris
- Jessica Tett
- Jo McAndrews
- Julie Revels
- Keith Davies
- Lynne Hipkin
- Maria Lawton
- Nicky Spencer-Hutchings
- Patrick Finegan
- Polly Wright
- Rachael Pryor
- Richard Waite
- Shashi Knott
- Sheila Mulvenney
- Suzi Moore
- Tom Pyne