Amjad Ali – Consultant and Senior Leader

Amjad Ali (@TeachLeadAAli) is a dedicated teacher, trainer, Senior Leader, and TEDx speaker with a passion for transforming education. With a wealth of experience in diverse and challenging schools, Amjad currently works as a Senior Leader in a startup secondary school while offering high-impact CPD and INSET sessions one day a week. His expertise spans teaching and learning strategies, SENDCO, and leadership development, all delivered in an engaging, practical format that educators can easily apply in their own classrooms.

Amjad’s career has taken him to over 250 schools and connected him with thousands of students and educators across the UK and internationally. As a qualified SENDCO and former Advanced Skills Teacher in Teaching and Learning, he brings a hands-on approach to his training, always sharing proven, classroom-tested strategies that deliver real results. His reflective blog, NewToThePost, provides further insight into his leadership journey and educational philosophy.

A passionate advocate for equity in education, Amjad believes that every student, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to succeed. His commitment to this belief is reflected in his co-founding of The BAMEed Network, a grassroots movement aimed at increasing representation of diverse communities within the education workforce.

Amjad has delivered keynotes, workshops, and inspirational talks at major educational events, including the Telegraph Festival of Education and national conferences like #NRocks and #SRocks. He has co-organised large-scale TeachMeets such as #TMOxford and #TMLondon, and launched international initiatives like #TwitterCoachingED and #CultureBoxED, aimed at supporting and inspiring educators globally.

With his deep expertise, engaging style, and passion for driving positive change, Amjad Ali is a sought-after speaker and consultant committed to making a lasting impact on the education system.