Joanne Knight

Head of Masters in Education Academic and Partnership Lead @Tes

GB

Recognised for sustained leadership in learning and teaching, programme development, academic mentoring, and curriculum innovation-Authored and led the development of a fully online Master’s in Education with Pedagogy, designed and delivered within one year to a growing cohort of 80+ learners. The programme was praised during validation for its excellence, meticulous design, and the completeness and quality of supporting documentation-Provided forward-thinking, empathic leadership to a team of 50 consultant personal tutors, embedding reflective practice and student-centred support, commended during review for fostering a positive culture of ongoing feedback and professional learning-Developed and embedded inclusive, research-informed curriculum and feedback strategies, improving student attainment, retention, and satisfaction across PGCE and Master’s programmes-Directed high-quality professional qualifications that nurtured hundreds of educators as evidence-based, equitable, and inclusive practitioners, with 100% of surveyed PGCE and iPGCE students reporting a positive impact on practice and career progression-Played a key role in institutional governance, programme validation, and revalidation processes-Commended for collaborative partnership working, responsiveness, and a continual cycle of improvement with UEL and Academic Link Tutors-Demonstrated strong engagement with student voice, using feedback to enhance the student experience and close the feedback loop—praised in partnership review for transparency and responsiveness to student needs-Led staff development and mentoring initiatives to enhance teaching quality, assessment literacy, and reflective professional practice across diverse educational settings-Brought a deep understanding of both the commercial and education sectors, with experience spanning public and independent schools in the UK and internationally.

Canterbury Christ Church University

PGCE, Education

International Centre for Coaching in Education

Level 7 Certificate, Executive Coaching

Northampton university college

BSc, Environemental Science

Advance HE (or Higher Education Academy / HEA)

Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Higher Education / Teaching & Learning / Academic Practice

Department for Education

NPQLTD, Education

Canterbury Christ Church University

Masters of Education, Education

University of Strathclyde

Doctor of Education - EdD