Jessica Handley graduated with a BA Honours in Primary Education and History from Trinity and All Saints College in Leeds and has taught for over 10 years. Throughout her career, she has taught across all primary phases in the UK and internationally, including Hong Kong, Budapest, and Singapore.

Throughout her career, Jessica has taken on additional roles focusing on curriculum development, particularly as an English and Geography subject lead. As a passionate teacher, she is dedicated to fostering an environment where every child can thrive. She strongly believes in cultivating a growth mindset, encouraging pupils to persevere, embrace challenges and develop self-belief and resilience.

Outside of the classroom, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends and travelling to new places. She also enjoys being outdoors, and her proudest achievement was running the Angkor Wat half marathon in Cambodia.