معرفی
David Gumbrell serves as Senior Lecturer and Course Director for Primary Education (QTS) BA (Hons) at Kingston University's School of Education, Midwifery and Social Work. He teaches curriculum development, science, and history across BA/PGCE programmes while mentoring students as a PGCE personal tutor.
His educational qualifications include:
- BA (Hons) Primary Education
- NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship)
- M(Res) Masters of Research in Education
- Current EdD candidate
Gumbrell's research centers on Early Career Teacher Retention narratives and role model identification's impact on teaching longevity. His practical expertise stems from seven years as a primary school Headteacher in Surrey, directly shaping his educational philosophy. He has published four books addressing teacher resilience, time management, and decision-making, including the children's title The Amazing A-Z of Resilience.
As an active personal tutor and course director, he emphasizes supporting new educators through training challenges. His publications demonstrate applied scholarship bridging academic research and classroom practice in primary education.
