Kendall Jarrett

Kendall Jarrett is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Childhood, Education & Professional Development at the University of Chester. With a multidisciplinary background spanning Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the UK, his work integrates sport pedagogy and teacher education to explore global educational leadership practices. He focuses on how leadership opportunities are accessed in higher education, collaborating with institutions in France, the USA, Spain, and beyond.

He holds a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and contributes to academic practice through roles as an external examiner for tertiary programs and peer reviewer for education-focused journals. His consultancy includes involvement with the Chevening Secretariat and Turing schemes in the UK.

Research interests center on leadership dynamics in educational settings, comparing practices across sectors and climates. Notable work examines game-based approaches in physical education, teacher training, and the intersection of global-local leadership paradigms. He has published extensively on topics ranging from curriculum design innovations to leadership development strategies in complex systems.

Teaching responsibilities include leading modules like CD7603 (Power, Policy & Politics in Educational Leadership) and CD7208 (Dissertation). He supervises EdD and PhD students in educational leadership and pedagogical innovation.

Key achievements include advancing teaching and learning capabilities through collaborative frameworks and advocating for inclusive digital education to enhance social mobility.