Bespoke School and Leadership Development
Helping leaders build great schools through collaborative reviews, training and coaching.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Jonathan has been an immense support to me as a new Headteacher, and brings an enormous wealth of experience, alongside wisdom and insight. I have found him to be a helpful sounding board for changes I have sought to implement, and quickly learnt that he could be trusted to challenge and sharpen my thinking, where needed, as well as providing support and encouragement. My team have beneffited massively from collaborative quality assurance processes, knowing that Jonathan will provide fresh insight and perspective, and will ask pertinent questions to enable leaders to better sharpen their intent. He is very systems focused, and this systematic approach is really helpful in embedding routines and processes that have strengthened our school improvement journey and ensured efficient and effective modes of working."
- JULIE NORMANTON, PRINCIPAL - CHRIST'S COLLEGE
"Jonathan has been invaluable in the support he has offered my teaching team in raising standards. His work has gone far beyond surface-level guidance – through thoughtful, focused coaching, he has empowered colleagues to reflect deeply on their practice and make meaningful, sustainable improvements.
His ability to challenge and support in equal measure has helped shift mindsets and build confidence across the team. The impact is evident not only in improved outcomes for students but also in the professional growth of the staff he has worked with. Jonathan brings clarity, insight and a genuine passion for teaching and learning – his contribution has made a real difference!"
- VICTORIA GIBSON, PRINCIPAL - TRINITY ACADEMY
"I have had the pleasure of working with Jonathan for several years. He quickly grasps the specific support needed and works tirelessly to ensure that his efforts have a meaningful impact on the school—and, most importantly, on the pupils.
Jonathan has provided invaluable support across both the primary and secondary phases of the all-through school, carefully ensuring that the curriculum in each subject is thoughtfully sequenced and tailored to the school’s unique context.
He has collaborated closely with primary subject leaders, helping them develop high-quality teaching resources and grow into highly effective leaders. This support extended to areas such as quality assurance, staff development, assessment, and the preparation of detailed action plans.
On a personal level, Jonathan has been a source of unwavering support throughout the school’s improvement journey, helping me to persevere from a challenging starting point to achieving a very positive Ofsted outcome."
- PRIMARY AND ALL THROUGH PRINCIPAL
- PRIMARY AND ALL-THROUGH PRINCIPAL
Contact
To discuss your needs and how I can help, please feel free to ring me, Jonathan Ferstenberg, on 07805 416873 or email me at jonathan@bespoke-development.com.
Alternatively, please use the 'Contact' form to the right.
I look forward to speaking with you.