Martin Hoskin

Martin Hoskin is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Education, Languages and Linguistics. He leads courses such as FdA Early Years Care and Education & Learning Support and the BA Education Studies degree programme, while coordinating modules for BA Education, Childhood and Youth Studies and lecturing on the MSc Educational Leadership and Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Educational Research (2024) from the University of Sunderland on "Leading Educational Change and Improvement from the Ground Up"
• PGCE Post-Compulsory Education (2009) from the University of Portsmouth
• BSc in Sport and Exercise Science (2007) from the University of Portsmouth

Hoskin's research focuses on inclusive leadership and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in education. His PhD explored teacher-focused CPD models and lesson observation, emphasizing educational improvement as a collaborative effort rooted in trust and professional agency. He advocates for practitioner-led research in Further Education and Skills (FES) institutions and contributes to discourse on technology-enhanced learning and educational innovation.

Hoskin's recent publication "Taking control" (2025) examines themes of educational leadership and teacher agency, aligning with his broader work on CPD and quality improvement. His research outputs reflect a commitment to advancing pedagogical practices and systemic educational reform.

Scientific Awards:

• Association of Colleges (AoC) Research Scholarship (2021)
• Hampshire Education Awards - Education Leadership (2023)
• TES FE Awards Shortlist for Outstanding teaching and learning initiative (2020)
• TES FE Awards Shortlist for Outstanding use of technology for improving TLA (2020)

Hoskin provides personalized tutoring and coaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, fostering academic progress. He is actively involved in the Further Education and Skills Research Alliance (FESRA) and collaborates on projects like the "Innovation knowledge base" initiative, promoting open access and resource sharing in upper secondary education. His work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.