Kirsty Bell

I joined the University in 2020 as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education. I studied for a PGCE in 2008 and followed this with a master's in Education, which I completed part-time during the first two years of my teaching career.

I have 11 years of experience working as a teacher, from EYFS to Year 6 in different schools both in London and across the north-east. I have mentored many trainee teachers and NQTs in schools and have enjoyed being able to develop this further by supporting students at the University.

While working in schools, I was a middle leader and coordinated mathematics across all year groups. I am passionate about the teaching and learning of mathematics for children but also for the teachers delivering this and I particularly enjoy helping others to gain confidence and skills in this subject. I also have an interest in the teaching of foundation subjects, stemming from my undergraduate degree in geography.

I enjoy using my experience and support to enable trainees to become excellent teachers.