Josie Grainger - Francova

Josie Grainger-Francova is an experienced educational leader currently serving as Principal of Dorton College and Director of Education for the Royal Society for Blind Children since August 2017. Previously, Josie held roles as Senior Project Lead and Lecturer at Livability UK - Nash College from January 2013 to July 2017, and as Bereavement Counsellor at St Christopher’s Hospice and School Counsellor at The Ravensbourne School from September 2010 to September 2012. Earlier experience includes positions as Head of Year, Head of SEN, and Head of PSHE & PE Teacher at Portland Place School and as a Physical Education Teacher at Steyning Grammar School. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education from Canterbury Christ Church University, a Master's degree in Education Management from King's College London, a Bachelor's Degree in PE QTS from the University of Brighton, and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from London South East Colleges.