Jamie Ribolla

Jamie Ribolla is a Senior Lecturer in Secondary Physical Education at St Mary's University, specializing in teacher education and curriculum development. He teaches on the secondary PGCE programme and oversees the Professional Studies curriculum's design, delivery, and quality assurance. With 20 years of secondary school experience, he has held roles including Deputy Headteacher, leading areas such as student well-being, behavior, curriculum standards, and Pupil Premium initiatives.

Education: BSc in Physical Education and Sport Science from Loughborough University (PGCE in PE and Mathematics also completed there), followed by a Master's in Education: Leading Innovation in Change (2023). His research focuses on leadership challenges in education, support systems for educators, and evidence-based improvements in teaching and learning.

A member of the British Educational Research Association and the Centre for Wellbeing in Education at St Mary's, Jamie advocates for collaborative, research-informed practices to enhance educational outcomes. His work emphasizes systemic support for educators at all career stages.