About Simon Sheard
I am a member of the International Initial Teacher Training (IITT) team in the School of Education. My main role is Programme Leader and Module Leader on our very popular PGCE iQTS Education (DL).
My background is in primary education, teaching in schools across the north-east as Maths, English, and Computing lead. As a previous Assistant Headteacher, I have experience in whole-school management, delivering internal and external staff CPD and education policy development.
I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
Teaching and supervision
- Programme Leader and Module Leader for PGCE iQTS Primary (DL)
- Assessor for Assessment Only Route to QTS
- Module Leader for PGCE Education (DL)
Research
Doctoral research: How do primary maths teachers’ perceptions of Teaching for Mastery (TfM) inform their choices when selecting and using manipulatives (concrete resources) within their lessons?
Key themes: maths mastery, Teaching for Mastery (TfM), primary mathematics, manipulatives, concrete resources, teacher perceptions.