Spencer Clayton is an experienced education leader with 19 years as a Headteacher and Executive Headteacher, known for his steady leadership, strategic clarity, and commitment to school improvement. His most significant achievement was successfully federating two schools during the COVID‑19 pandemic, a complex undertaking that required resilience, collaboration, and decisive action at a time of national uncertainty.

After nearly two decades leading schools in London, Spencer chose a new chapter on the south coast, where he broadened his classroom experience through supply teaching and later spent a full year as a Year 5 class teacher. This return to day‑to‑day teaching deepened his connection to pupils’ learning experiences and strengthened his understanding of contemporary classroom practice.

Across all roles, Spencer is recognised for his calm presence, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to helping schools and children thrive.

Spencer can offer support in the following areas:

• Mentoring, guidance and support for senior leaders

• Time management

• Work/life balance for senior leaders

• Administration – systems & routines

• Restructuring

• School improvement

• School productions!