Dr Stephen M Rayner
Lecturer in Education Leadership
Overview
Stephen has experience as a teacher, senior leader and education adviser, working in and with schools in the West Midlands. He has been a governor of eight schools over a period of more than 30 years. In July 2017, he completed a professional doctorate at the University of Manchester and was appointed to a part-time post as Lecturer in Educational Leadership and Programme Director of the MA Education (Teach First Leadership) programme. The title of Stephen’s doctoral project was Academisation: A dynamic process of systemic change in England. He presented his thesis in Journal Format. Four of the chapters have been published or are in press.
Qualifications
Doctor of Education, University of Manchester, 2017
Master of Business Administration, University of Leicester, 1999
Master of Arts, University of Cambridge, 1974
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
I am an Editorial Board member and Book Reviews Editor for the journal Management in Education.
External positions
School Governor, Ormiston Forge Academy
1 Jan 2012 → …Areas of expertise
Research Networks and Beacons
Education / academic qualifications
- 2006 - National Professional Qualification for Headship
- 1975 - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Related information
Publications
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter