Jonathan Drury
Weald,Kent
Summary
With 20 years' teaching experience, and a decade of experience in youth ministry at St Nics, Jon has a proven track record as a Bible study leader and as a key organiser and treasurer for CTHP. He excels in fostering strong relationships with young people, parents and colleagues. Known for a strong creative vision and organisational prowess, complemented by regular leadership in worship music and the 9:15 CLT, this individual is deeply knowledgeable about the St Nicholas Church community. He is a committed and joyful follower of Jesus, who is passionate about leading young people to Christ and helping them to grow in their faith.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Russian
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent
2007.01 - Current
- ACADEMIC - teaching pupils aged 11-18, GCSE and IB. Designing and delivering courses of Russian.
- PASTORAL - offering individual support to pupils through the tutoring system. Chairman of Common Room for 2 years.
- CHRISTIAN - organising and coordinating three weekly groups: Christian Union, Christianity Explored and 'Oasis'.
- EXTRA CURRICULAR - coaching hockey (3 time national finalists), running residential trips to Russia and Eastern Europe.
- STAFF: line managing 1-2 colleagues
- SELF-PUBLISHING - a vocabulary book called 'Russian Quad-Vocab', used in other schools and universities.
Marketing Executive & DVD Buyer
Entertainment UK
London
2023.09 - 2026.11
Collaborated with suppliers and retailers to optimise planning and execution of entertainment sales.
Education
Master of Arts - Modern and Medieval Languages (German and Russian)
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 1998.09 - 2023.06
A-Levels - Maths, Further Maths, Physics, German, General Studies, French (AS)
King's School
RochesterGCSEs -
Kings School
RochesterSkills
- 10 years' experience in youth ministry at St Nics (Y10 Home Group)
- 10 years' experience of CTHP and CPHP
- Key/lead organiser for CTHP since 2020
- Treasurer for CTHP since 2025
- Planning and delivering multiple Bible talks for teenagers every week
- Running a weekly apologetics/'any question' session at Sevenoaks School
- In depth knowledge of the St Nicholas Church family and staff team
- Excellent Communication skills (with children and adults)
- Strong organisational, planning and IT skills
- Strong creative vision
- Regular worship music leader
- Strong relationships with youth leaders and assistant leaders (past and present)
- Strong relationships with current church youth (Y10-Y13, and current students)
Affiliations
- Hockey, Tennis, Guitar, Singing
Languages
Russian
Fluent
German
Upper intermediate
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Marketing Executive & DVD Buyer
Entertainment UK
2023.09 - 2026.11
Head of Russian
Sevenoaks School
2007.01 - Current
Master of Arts - Modern and Medieval Languages (German and Russian)
University of Cambridge
1998.09 - 2023.06
A-Levels - Maths, Further Maths, Physics, German, General Studies, French (AS)
King's School
GCSEs -
Kings School