Amanda Ince

Dr. Amanda Ince is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at University College London's IOE - Learning & Leadership. She holds roles as Programme Leader for National Professional Early Years Leadership and Leading Literacy, contributing to MA Primary Education (4-12), MA Early Years Education, and the EdD program. Her research focuses on professional learning in early years and primary education leadership, particularly using facilitated action research to empower educators. She has held leadership roles including Academic Head of Teaching and Learning (2018-2021) and Programme Leader for multiple MA specialisms.

Dr. Ince's doctoral work explored cognitive dissonance in professional development, emphasizing risk management in postgraduate learning. She is a UKGCE Recognised Research Supervisor and Advance HE Senior Fellow, with a 2022 RSA Fellowship nomination. Her publications span pedagogical leadership, crisis management in education, and teacher retention strategies across international contexts. She has authored/co-authored works with major publishers like Routledge and UCL Press.

Awarded Qualified Teacher Status in 1988, Ince holds a B.Ed (Hons) from the University of Surrey and subsequent postgraduate degrees from the University of London. She is a certified Reading Recovery Tutor and speaks French at a functional level. Her professional activities include collaborative projects, conference speaking, and consultancy work in education. She advocates for Quality Education (UN SDG 4) through her research and teaching.