Christian spent four years studying at the University of East Anglia, graduating in 1995 and then continuing to study a master’s degree in English History. After a brief sojourn working in advertising at the Sheffield Star, Christian decided to pursue a career in teaching, taking up his first post as a history teacher in 1998 at the Pingle School in Swadlincote.

During his time at the Pingle School, Christian gained experience as an Assistant Head of Year, before moving on to Aston Comprehensive School (today known as Aston Academy), where he became Head of History. During that time, he was selected for the Specialist Schools and Academies Trusts’ Developing Leaders of Tomorrow programme. In 2005, Christian was appointed as Assistant Headteacher at Eckington School.

During his time at Eckington School, Christian has experienced many roles that have given him significant leadership experience. As well as gaining further post-graduate qualifications in Innovation in Education, Leadership and Management in Schools, and the National Professional Qualification for Headship, Christian has led areas of school life that continue to be recognised as a strength of the school today and are being built upon by colleagues on the leadership team. For instance, Christian led the school’s first successful award of the Quality in Careers Standard Kitemark.  Christian’s current areas of responsibility are assessment and examinations, and reporting to parents. He also organises the key stage 4 options process, and the favourite part of his job is creating and maintaining the school timetable. Christian is a big fan of a spreadsheet!

In his personal life, Christian has two children: both of whom thrived at Eckington School from Year 7 to Year 13.  He enjoys karate, a pastime he has trained for over many years, and is a keen runner.  You may recognise Christian as the member of Eckington School staff you often see running around the local streets in any weather!