Jenni French

Led Gatsby's strategic policy initiatives in Teacher Supply and schools programming.

Advocated nationally, fostering relationships with government officials and education stakeholders.

Influenced Department for Education to enhance long-term impacts of Gatsby STEM research.

Transformed perceptions regarding differentiated pay for shortage subject teachers within the education sector.

Oversaw Technicians campaign, promoting technical education to young people and and their influencers.

Developed Technicians gallery at Science Museum, opened October 2022.

Planned additional gallery in Manchester for 2028 to further promote technical education.

Led specialist science teacher retention and recruitment programmes for Gatsby Foundation.

Collaborated with trustees, including Lord Sainsbury, to develop educational policy positions.

Conducted horizon scanning for new programme opportunities and provided evidence to national consultations.

Commissioned research and analysed national data-sets to inform policy development.

Established Gatsby as a recognised expert voice in teacher education through strategic advocacy.

Ensured Gatsby policy integration within numerous government initiatives, enhancing overall impact.

Collaborated with Teacher Training Agency to develop and deliver pilot Physics Enhancement Programme (now known as SKE).
Established associated mentoring programme to support new teachers.
Expanded recruitment base for specialist teachers, addressing existing shortages.
Significantly contributed to teacher training landscape, with 50% of new physics teachers participating annually.

Implemented, directed, and evaluated innovative STEM curriculum and enrichment activities to enhance government's Science Year initiative.