Jenny Short – Educational Consultant, Leadership and Curriculum Specialist
Jenny Short is a highly experienced school improvement consultant with over 40 years of service in state education. Throughout her career, Jenny has held a variety of senior roles, including teacher, headteacher, primary adviser, and Ofsted inspector, giving her a deep and well-rounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities within primary education.
Since 2009, Jenny has worked as an independent consultant, specializing in leadership development, assessment, and curriculum design for primary schools. She is recognized for her ability to challenge and support school leaders, helping schools improve outcomes through evidence-driven strategies and tailored professional development.
Her earlier roles as Primary Adviser with Wokingham Borough Council and Banesco involved providing strategic support and hands-on guidance to school leaders, focusing on sustainable improvements in teaching, learning, and leadership practices.
Jenny holds a Master’s degree in Primary Education from the University of Reading and a Cert Ed in Education from the University of Brighton. With a wealth of knowledge and practical experience, Jenny brings clarity, expertise, and proven solutions to support school leaders and educators in driving continuous improvement.
Through her work, Jenny remains committed to enhancing leadership capacity, refining assessment practices, and developing rich, impactful curricula that empower schools to deliver high-quality education for all learners.
