About Paul
Paul Jackson is our founder and lead consultant, an experienced education professional who has held several senior roles across a range of schools. He is a Local Leader of Education (LLE) and has also been the head teacher of Manorfield Primary School in Tower Hamlets since January 2016.
He was head teacher at Gallions Primary School, Newham for 7.5 years followed by a spell as Executive Head Teacher – Primary Phase across a small multi-academy trust, leading four challenging primary schools.
Charity Work
Alongside his school leadership roles, Paul is also a trustee of the following charities:
He has previously been a trustee of:
Drawing on his wealth of experience, Paul can offer a range of support to schools and other organisations.
Examples of Paul’s Work
Bring Learning to Life - 5 Ways to Build Kinaesthetic Learning into Your Lessons - A Report Written by Paul for Prospero
5 Proven Strategies for Mastering Online Safety - A Report Written by Paul for EAC Education ICT
More about the Dorchester Hotel/Manorfield Primary School Partnership - London Borough of Tower Hamlets on Twitter
Paul on ITV’s Good Morning Britain - Speaking to Adil Ray and Kate Garraway about the Impact of Children Self-Isolating with COVID on Schools, July 2021
How Schools Can Prepare Their Students for the Digital Revolution - Paul’s Contribution to Re.School #RethinkingSchools in December 2020
Head Builds First Socially Distanced Tent for a London Primary School - A Report from Arch Daily in June 2020
Paul on BBC Radio 4’s World Business Report - Talking about the Dorchester Hotel and Ottolenghi Working in Partnership with Manorfield Primary School during the COVID Lockdown in April 2020 (from 4 mins 31 seconds)
Paul in the Evening Standard - Comments on the Impact of Air Pollution on Children’s Health and Wellbeing
10 Critical Mistakes Schools Make When Deploying Classroom Technology - Paul’s Contribution from August 2019
5 Practical Strategies for Mastering Targeted Intervention - A Report Written by Paul for SAM Learning in August 2019
Manorfield Recognised as Innovator in Education - A Report about a Presentation Paul Delivered at the Schools and Academies Show at Excel, London, in April 2019
Paul on Vanessa Feltz’s BBC Radio London Show - Speaking about His Involvement in the 2018 Vitality Big Half
Creativity in Primary Education - A Head-Led School Improvement Webinar, Led by Paul, for Best Practice Network
Leadership: The Vision Thing - An Article Written by Liam Donnison of Best Practice Network Following Paul’s School Improvement Webinar
Lead with a Vision, Not a Budget - A Blog Post Written for the Royal Opera House Bridge
SAPERE July 2016 Update - Congratulating Paul on His Permanent Appointment to Manorfield Primary School
Closing the Achievement Gap with P4C - An Article That Quotes Paul in Creative Teaching & Learning
Cultural and Creative Education for Young People - A Blog Post Written for a New Direction in Response to Their Cultural Capital Report
Building a Partnership - A Blog Post Written for a New Direction
How to Awaken and Develop Creativity in Schools - Presentation Given at Buenos Dias Creatividad! (Good Morning Creativity!) for the Fundacion Botin (Also Available in Spanish Here
Tomorrow’s World Today - An Article Written for Creative Blueprint, Click Here for a Follow-up to This Article
Gallions Primary School Playground Design - A Promotional Video for Playcubed
Music at Gallions - A Short Film to Promote the Gallions Music Programme at Gallions Music Trust
Can Creative Schools Get Great Results? - A Documentary by Francis Gilbert
How Do You Get Boys to Enjoy Singing and Dancing? - A Blog Written by Francis Gilbert
Philosophy for Children - Paul Being Interviewed on BBC Radio London in 2008