Richard Crabtree

Richard Crabtree is a **Senior Lecturer** at the School of Education, Language and Psychology, York St John University. He joined in September 2022 after 20+ years in primary education, including roles as Head of School for a Multi-Academy Trust in Scarborough. His expertise spans KS1/KS2 teaching, school leadership, and curriculum development.

• Teaches undergraduate/postgraduate modules in English and Physical Education
• Module Director for Wider Curriculum first-year programme
• Academic tutor supporting students across programmes

He actively contributes to educational improvement via school-to-school support teams and peer reviews of teaching practices. As a governor at a North Yorkshire village school, he oversees literacy and curriculum development.