Mark Beetlestone
Curriculum Design Practitioner @BAE Systems
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WORK HISTORY
Curriculum Design Practitioner @BAE Systems
Portsmouth, GB
Currently responsible for- Engaging with SMEs to help design a more future focused curricula- Leading on the strategy and delivery for digital capability in Early Careers- Pioneering new technology and working with delivery staff to identify and adopt technology- Organising large Digital CPD days for delivery and management teams
EDUCATION
Cowplain Community School
GCSEs
University of Sunderland
Certificate of Postgraduate Study, Advancing pedagogy in Post Compulsory Education and Training
Havant College
Computing, English Literature, Politics, Sociology, Philosophy
University of Sunderland
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Vocational Education
University of Portsmouth
Certificate in Education, Education
SKILLS
ABOUT MARK BEETLESTONE
I’m an experienced vocational education specialist with a deep track record of leading strategic innovation across vocational teaching, digital learning, and experiential skills training. With a background in network engineering and a career spanning hands-on teaching, digital transformation, and strategic leadership, I work at the intersection of education, industry, and technology.Currently completing a PhD on gamification in vocational education, my work explores how we design engaging, practice-based learning that empowers learners and prepares them for real-world complexity. I’m passionate about creating future-ready learning systems that are ethical, secure, and radically effective.Key focus areas:Strategic innovation in vocational education and skills deliveryEmbedding AI into teaching and learning – with clear governance and impactDesigning high-impact CPD and leadership development interventionsTranslating theory into scalable, real-world education solutionsI’m particularly skilled at working across boundaries — bridging digital and pedagogical, technical and strategic, organisational and learner-led. Whether I’m delivering CPD to senior leaders, developing tools for frontline educators, or influencing policy and funding direction, I bring curiosity, rigour, and creativity to the table.
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