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Prof Steven Courtney

Prof Steven Courtney

English Second Language Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Professor of Sociology of Education Leadership at The University of Manchester, Distinguished Fellow of BELMAS and Co-Editor-in-Chief of Critical Studies in Education

  • Education

    • Golders Green School of English

      1996 - 1996
      Trinity Certificate in TESOL Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

    • The University of Manchester

      2011 - 2015
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Education

      Awarded three major international and national prizes for my doctoral thesis on school leadership at a time of system diversification.

    • The University of Manchester

      2010 - 2011
      Master’s Degree Educational leadership and school improvement Distinction

      Awarded the Platt Prize for the highest mark in a Master's degree in the School of Education.

    • University of Leeds

      1998 - 1999
      PGCE with QTS: Secondary French and Spanish

    • University of Leeds

      1992 - 1996
      Bachelor’s Degree French Language and Literature

  • Experience

    • Golders Green College and School of English

      Oct 1996 - Jun 1997
      English Second Language Teacher

    • Le Comptoir des Langues

      Jun 1997 - Dec 1997
      English Second Language Teacher

    • Appel School of English

      Dec 1997 - May 1998
      English Second Language Teacher

    • St. Patrick's School of English

      Jun 1998 - Aug 1998
      English Second Language Teacher

    • Hampstead School

      Sept 1999 - Jul 2007

      I led a team of seven full-time and four part-time teachers of French, Spanish, Urdu, Gujerati and Bengali from key stages three to five. Responsible for teaching and assessing French and Spanish lessons at key stages three, four and five.

      • Head of Modern Foreign Languages

        Jan 2003 - Jul 2007

      • Teacher of French and Spanish

        Sept 1999 - Dec 2002

    • Kidbrooke School

      Aug 2007 - Aug 2010
      Assistant Head

      I was responsible for staff professional development, performance management, the rewards and behaviour policies, initial teacher training, leadership development, long-term supply staff recruitment and staff induction.

    • The University of Manchester

      Sept 2011 - now

      I am a critical sociologist of educational leadership and education policy. In my research, I use critical theories to explore power relations, agency and structure, with a particular focus on the practices and identities of those in charge of education institutions. I research school leadership and education policy using critical theories. I also lead teaching modules on the MA Educational Leadership and BA Management, Leadership and Leisure programmes. Won ESRC studentship to map the rapid growth in types of school in England and research its relationship with their leaders' professional practice and identity.

      • Professor of Sociology of Education Leadership

        Aug 2022 - now

      • Manchester Institute of Education Research Director

        May 2020 - now

      • Senior Lecturer in Management and Leadership

        Mar 2018 - Jul 2022

      • Programme Director MA Educational Leadership

        Jan 2016 - May 2020

      • Lecturer in Management and Leadership

        Aug 2014 - Feb 2018

      • PhD research student

        Sept 2011 - Dec 2015

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FHEA

      Higher Education Academy
      Aug 2017

    • Qualified Teacher Status

      Department for Education
      Jul 1999

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      Distinguished Fellow BELMAS Feb 2025 As a recipient of BELMAS' Distinguished Service Award, I have been made a Distinguished Fellow of BELMAS.
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      Distinguished Service Award British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society Jul 2024 The Distinguished Service Award is BELMAS' highest accolade and recognises a career of outstanding contributions to the field of educational leadership and management.
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Teaching and Learning University of Manchester Jul 2023
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      Teaching Excellence Award University of Manchester Jul 2023 This was awarded to the Core Team of the MA Educational Leadership in Practice in recognition of our innovations in flexible learning practices and effective use of digital platforms.
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      Visiting Scholar Monash University Jul 2019 Visiting Scholar from July 18 to August 16 2019, working primarily with Dr Amanda Heffernan, Associate Professor Jane Wilkinson and the Faculty of Education. Outputs include a public lecture, podcast and postgraduate theory masterclass.
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      British Academy Rising Star Engagement Award British Academy Mar 2017 My funded project is entitled, 'Privatisation in education across Europe: New forms in a changing context'. It will unite scholars from across the world in an engagement event in Spring 2018, where we will share and develop our research.
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      BERA Doctoral Thesis Award 2016 British Educational Research Association Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      BELMAS Thesis Award 2016 British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society May 2016
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      AERA Division A 2016 Outstanding Dissertation Award American Educational Research Association Division A Mar 2016
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      Faculty Prize for Outstanding Achievement (PGR) University of Manchester Jun 2015
    • Awarded to Prof Steven Courtney
      Platt Prize for Outstanding Achievement in a Master's Degree School of Education, University of Manchester Sep 2011

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Governor

      Issued by Prestwich Arts College on Aug 2012
      Prestwich Arts CollegeAssociated with Prof Steven Courtney