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William Gray

Assistant Professor

Department: Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing

William is a primary school deputyhead teacher and teacher educator with experience in the Early Years Founation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. He has been curriculum leader for maths, music and PE and now leads on all teaching and learning in school. William's classroom was a good practice hub and hosted teachers and leaders from across the region. 

William works over Northumbria's initial teacher education provision and is passionate about research in this area. His specialism is early mathematics and this forms the basis of his doctoral research. 

William Gray

  • Please visit the Pure Research Information Portal for further information
  • Supporting professional development in primary mathematics: Applying the EEF guidance report, Gray, W., Mulholland, K. 31 Jan 2023, In: Impact: Journal of the Chartered College of Teaching
  • Exploring the use of simulation in a primary ITE context, Mulholland, K., Luke, C., Meller, S., Nichol, D., Anderson, A., Herridge, D., Gray, W. 20 Sep 2022
  • Playful mathematics for children 3-7 by Helen Williams., Gray, W., Gripton, C. 11 Jul 2022

  • Primary Education BA (Hons) with QTS
  • PGCE
  • Fellowship FHEA
  • National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership NPQSL


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