Teacher, school leader and creator

John Spurling

Teacher. School leader. Behaviour specialist. Technology problem-solver. Practical behaviour strategies, classroom tools, maths resources and technology ideas for teachers and school leaders.

What this site is for

Practical support for the real work of teaching.

A calm starting point for behaviour thinking, AI and technology, teacher tools, maths resources and media. The deeper content now lives on dedicated pages.

Main pathways

Start with the area you need.

Four clear routes into the work, with media available from the main navigation.

Behaviour

Strategies, routines, systems and leadership thinking for stronger classrooms.

Low-level disruption
School culture
Leadership lens

AI & Tech

Practical ways to use AI and technology to create faster, better resources.

ChatGPT & Claude
NotebookLM
Genially & ElevenLabs

Tools

Interactive tools, classroom utilities, games, jukebox ideas and escape rooms.

Conversation starters
Games
Jukebox

Maths Resources

Live maths resources built for quick classroom practice and student support.

Powers of ten
Rounding
Coordinates

Featured work

A few things to try first.

A small selection of the current site, keeping the homepage focused while still showing what is already useful.

Behaviour

Leadership Lens

Behaviour and leadership thinking built around better questions, clearer systems and stronger decisions.

Maths Resources

Live maths tools

Interactive resources for powers of ten, rounding and coordinates, ready to use in the classroom.

View Maths Resources

Tools

Teacher utilities

Conversation starters, games and practical classroom tools, with more resources being added over time.

About John

Teacher and school leader with over 20 years of experience.

John has taught PE, maths and other subjects including ASDAN and COPE, with leadership experience including Head of Department, Head of Year, Assistant Head, Deputy Head and Acting Headteacher.