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Martin Downs

Martin Downs
(He/Him)

Biography:

I am an experienced school leader whose practice is grounded in values-led leadership, professional coaching, and inclusive education. My work is guided by a strong moral purpose: to improve outcomes for all learners while supporting staff to develop, feel valued, and work with confidence and integrity.


Coaching is central to my leadership approach. I prioritise reflective dialogue, professional learning, and the development of others, believing that sustainable improvement is achieved through empowerment rather than compliance. I actively promote distributed leadership and encourage staff to engage critically with practice, evidence, and impact. This approach builds capacity, accountability, and collective responsibility across the school community.


Key Strength Areas:

  • Coaching school support staff
  • Facilitative coaching for teachers
  • Strengths-based coaching / mentoring
  • Wellbeing

Areas / Sectors:

  • Business / Organisations
  • Education
  • Public Sector

Services:

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead Supervision
  • Early Headship Coaching Offer
  • New to Leadership Coaching
  • NPQ Coaching
  • SENDCo Supervision

Specialisms:

  • Aspiring Coaches
  • Business Managers / Leaders
  • Health and Social Care Leaders
  • Leaders in Charities
  • New to Coaching
  • NPQ Participants
  • Operational Leaders

Formats:

  • Online
  • Telephone

Location:

  • South Africa

Experience:

  • All through
  • Headship
  • School Leadership
  • Secondary
  • SENDCO

Qualification / Accreditation:

  • NPQH Qualified

Years of Experience:

3-5


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