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Simon Asquith is an Associate Professor and Programmes Director for Postgraduate Programmes in Educational Leadership at the School of Education, University of Birmingham. He has held leadership roles in teacher education and education partnerships at Liverpool Hope University and the University of Cumbria, and previously taught in schools in Leeds, Bradford, and Cumbria. His work focuses on school leadership, system change in education, and teacher training partnerships.
- Doctorate, University of Birmingham
- MA Human Geography, University of Leeds
- PGCE, University of Leeds
- BA Geography, University of Lancaster
His research explores school leader positioning under government policy, challenges in Multi Academy Trusts, and school-to-school support within self-improving systems. He has led fieldwork modules in Romania and France and developed teacher education placements abroad.
Recent publications analyze evidence use in education, geography curriculum equity, and partnership dynamics. His work intersects with educational policy, leadership identities, and cross-sector collaboration.
- Member, British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society
- Affiliate Member, Chartered College of Teaching
- Past National Chair, Association for Partnership in Teacher Education
- Contributor to Ofsted’s ITE inspection methodology
He leads modules on Education, Policy and Society and Education, Policy and Social Justice, and has contributed to national educational reforms and teacher training frameworks.
