Jonny Coates

VICE CHAIR OF TRUSTEES

Jonny comes from a financial services background but in 2010 moved into school business management at a small primary school in Newcastle. He is currently Director of Business and Finance at Tanfield School and Capital Projects Coordinator across the Eden Learning Trust. In 2020, he was awarded the annual Tanfield Glass in recognition of hard work and improvements made to the school. Jonny has just become a Trustee of the ISBL, is a governor and is currently working towards the CIPFA L7 qualification in Financial and Operational Leadership and Management. He is a Newcastle United Season ticket holder, a Toy Story collector, and his interests include property development and fast cars! You can find him on Twitter @MaverickSBL.