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Strategic Consultancy for Schools, Trusts & Education Organisations

Helping leaders turn strategy into impact

Leading strategic change in education and organisations — whether in schools, trusts, EdTech teams, or wider sectors — can be demanding without a trusted partner. At Azimuth, I offer expert strategic consultancy that brings clarity to complexity and momentum to your goals.

My work helps leadership teams in schools, trusts, and education organisations strengthen alignment, build performance capacity, and embed sustainable cultures of growth and learning. Practical, collaborative, and grounded in real leadership experience, this strategic consultancy turns intent into lasting impact.

How I can help

01. Digital strategy

World-class digital strategy consultancy for schools and trusts, grounded in education rather than devices. With almost two decades’ experience in senior leadership, I help schools design purposeful, sustainable digital strategies that support teaching, learning, and organisational priorities.

This is flexible, expert support without the cost of a full-time digital strategist. Because the real innovation is not technology itself, but better learning.

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02. Schools & multi-academy trusts

Leadership coaching and strategic consultancy for schools and multi-academy trusts, supporting individuals, teams, and organisations to navigate purposeful change. Grounded in evidence, guided by reflection, and driven by values, I help leaders think clearly, act with intent, and build thriving learning communities.

Support is flexible and tailored to context, rooted in coaching rather than command, because effective school leadership starts from within.

03. Corporate & non-education organisations

The best organisations never stop learning. I bring educational expertise and strategic consultancy to workplace challenges, helping teams rethink digital training, develop coherent learning strategies, and embed reflective, growth-oriented cultures.

This work draws on principles from education leadership to support organisations facing complexity, change, and the need for sustainable improvement.

04. Education businesses & EdTech companies

Bridging the gap between innovation and adoption, I help education businesses and EdTech companies position their products more effectively within schools and trusts. From implementation design to educator training, I offer strategic insight grounded in real classroom practice and senior leadership experience.

The focus is always on meaningful adoption, ensuring technology aligns with pedagogy, culture, and the realities of school life.

How we can work together

01. Strategic Consultation (Introductory)

An initial, free-of-charge, no-obligation conversation designed to help clarify your context, priorities, and challenges. This is not a sales call, but a focused strategic discussion that allows us to explore whether strategic consultancy support would be useful, and in what form.

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02. Strategic Review & Direction-Setting

Short-term, high-impact consultancy to support strategic clarity and direction. This may include a strategic review, leadership alignment work, or focused input on curriculum, digital strategy, or organisational priorities.

Typically delivered through a small number of structured sessions, this layer is ideal for schools or organisations seeking clear thinking, external perspective, and practical next steps without a long-term commitment.

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03. Ongoing Strategic Partnership & Fractional Support

For schools, trusts, and organisations that want more than advice, this model offers sustained strategic consultancy and fractional leadership support over time and embedded into the organisation. I work alongside senior leaders to translate strategy into action, support implementation, and build internal capacity.

Support may include leadership coaching, professional development, strategic facilitation, or fractional digital strategy leadership, depending on context and need. This partnership provides senior level expertise, continuity, challenge, and strategic coherence, without the cost or rigidity of a full-time appointment.

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Don't just take my word for it...

“José’s perspective cuts through the hype that can sometimes surround innovation in our field, advocating instead for technology that genuinely supports teachers and learners - not technology for its own sake.”

Harley RichardsonChief Product Officer, Ubongo Learning

“José has depth and breath of experience in school leadership and strategic business, and will give you a space to think and consider. Most importantly, he knows that whilst there might be a few quick wins, he also knows that school improvement and high-performance take time to nurture and space to grow.”

Mike BuchananDirector, Positively Leading, and former HMC Head

“José's work has always been a shining example to follow, not to mention his book that became my go-to "bible."”

Dr Neelam ParmarDirector of Professional Learning, AISL Academy

Your next step starts with a conversation

If you’re looking for thoughtful, experienced strategic consultancy rooted in education, I’d be glad to explore whether this support would be useful in your context.