Jane Burton

Head of Leadership Appointments, Trusts, Academies and maintained Schools/Colleges

After graduating with a degree in Economics, Jane enjoyed a successful career in business before entering the teaching profession in 2000. She has a wide knowledge and experience of education leadership. For the past fourteen years she has held senior leadership positions in schools including two Headships and she was also the founding CEO of the Girls’ Learning Trust, growing the multi-academy trust to three schools during her tenure.

Jane was also a governor at Royal Russell School in Croydon from 2015-2019, was joint-President of the Association of State Girls’ Schools from 2017-2019 and has also served on the Girls’ School Association Education Committee from 2022-2024. She is currently a member of the Education Committee of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers.