Sarah St-John

Sarah St-John serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Work, Education, and Teacher Education at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), bringing 20 years of experience in Initial Teacher Education across CCCU and a previous London University appointment.

Her expertise centers on Primary pedagogy and Primary History, with significant contributions to educational mentoring frameworks derived from her MA research focus. Current responsibilities include Module Leadership for the PGCE Flexible course, Professional Studies instruction, and Primary History specialization, building on prior roles as PGCE Flexible Course Director and Placement Tutor for BA Primary Education.

She actively shapes professional development through the Mentor Development Programme, delivering CPD sessions on effective mentoring and coaching practices for school-based educators to optimize student placement experiences.