Jonathan Whitmore

Jonathan Oliver Whitmore (born 29 July 1986) is the former Executive Headteacher of Waterloo Road High School, he currently serves as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine for Cambridge General Hospital.

Time at Waterloo Road High School (2007-2022)
Jonathan arrived at Waterloo Road High School in January 2007.

In September 2013, Jonathan had a mental breakdown and he resigned from his role. In Mid 2014, Jonathan returned as Deputy Headteacher.

In January 2016, Jonathan decided to move out of the family home but decided to stay in the family home until 2017. In July 2017, Jonathan moved into his own home.

In May 2017, Jonathan was hit by a car accidentally by Rachel Mason and left with a Traumatic Brain Injury, which left him unable to walk or speak. By May 2018, he had recovered fully.

In December 2019, Jonathan decided to go on leave due to not feeling like he reached his full potential.

In February 2020, a letter from Jonathan arrived at Waterloo Road revealing that he would be taking extended leave from his role and wouldn't return until July 2020.

In July 2020, Jonathan returned to Waterloo Road but was struck with new procedures due to the COVID-19 outbreak that had hit England.

On 30 July 2021, Jonathan was diagnosed with Severe Anxiety and PTSD and on the same day, CEO of The Waterloo Trust, Gordon Bentley, visited Waterloo Road and asked Jonathan to accompany him to Chicago as the Chicago school was in breach of closure, giving Jonathan a 3 month contract to sort the school out. Jonathan accepted and reassured his family he'd be back soon.

In July 2022, Jonathan moved to Cambridge with Ashlee after the school closed after 50 years.

Trivia

 * Jonathan lives at 43 Christleton Avenue which he bought in 2017.
 * He is first-aid trained and has a University Degree in Medicine.
 * He graduated from University at 18 after being moved up a year when he was 13 and 15.
 * Jonathan lived in Manchester for 36 years before moving to Cambridge, London in 2022.
 * Jonathan owns a Porsche Cayenne.
 * Jonathan has 3 degrees in Education and is gained his National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership in 2009.