Staff Profile

Fred is Head of Education within the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, a senior lecturer in Education and Director of the Primary PGCE programme at Newcastle University. Fred has been a long standing member of the PGCE team at Newcastle University with teaching responsibilities in Primary Mathematics and Professional Studies. Prior to his appointment at Newcastle University, Fred was a primary school teacher, senior leader and teacher-governor. He led the DfE Training School Programme at Lobley Hill Primary School and was Deputy SCITT Manager at Gateshead 3-7 SCITT. Previously Fred was a visiting lecturer in ICT for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programmes at Northumbria University. Fred holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD).