Dr Jake Madden is a seasoned educational leader, author, and researcher with a career spanning over 40 years across Australia and the Middle East. His professional journey includes principalship roles in diverse educational settings and executive leadership in international schools, most recently serving as Group Head of Schools for Aoba Education. Renowned for his focus on school improvement, teacher development, and curriculum innovation, Jake’s work centres on building teacher capacity through job-embedded professional learning and evidence-based strategies. He has earned accolades such as Fellowship with the Australian Council of Educational Leaders and recognition as a top global education leader.

Jake is a published author of numerous books and academic articles, advocating for sustainable teaching improvement through models like the Contemporary Teacher Learning Model (CTLM). His work blends strategic leadership with a teacher-first philosophy, promoting coaching, mentoring, and inquiry-driven practice. A firm believer in the ‘teacher as researcher’ model, he has consistently championed professional learning that is context-based and collaborative. Jake’s leadership style is grounded in integrity, community engagement, and a deep commitment to raising student achievement through empowered teaching.