Jay Kirkpatrick

Jay Kirkpatrick has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as an EFL teacher at Churchill House School of English Language in 2011. Jay then worked as an EFL teacher, Standby and Online Coordinator at Cambridge School from 2011 to 2016, where they also served as Head of IT and Standby. In 2016, Jay became the Head of Information Technology at Cambridge Language School, responsible for managing IT across multiple sites. Prior to their teaching career, they worked in the retail industry as a Boutique Manager for Seabourn Cruise Line and as an Assistant Retail Manager for RCCL, THOMSON, SAGA, and LOUIS CRUISES. Earlier in their career, Jay also had experience as a Sales Manager at Virgin Media.

Jay Kirkpatrick attended Chatham House Grammar School, where they completed their A-levels and GCSEs. Jay then went on to study Computer Science at the University of Kent, but the start and end years of their degree are not provided. In terms of certifications, Jay obtained the Cambridge CELTA certification from Cambridge University Press & Assessment English in April 2011. Jay also obtained a number of certifications from Cambridge University Press & Assessment English and Coursera, including the Cambridge DELTA certification in July 2018, and various certifications related to computer networking and technical support fundamentals in 2018. Jay also became a certified speaking examiner for a range of Cambridge English exams in September 2016.