Dr Gordon Baillie has been a senior lecturer in education practice in the School of Education at the University of Chester since 2018, leading on the Secondary English PGCE and teaching across a variety of courses. He is an English teacher of more than 20 years’ experience, having worked as a member of SLT leading teaching and learning, staff development (CPD), literacy and a variety of aspects whole school as well as subject leadership. He is a certified Advanced Skills Teacher in English and Assessment for Learning, having worked across schools supporting teachers, departments and senior leaders to raise attainment and improve practice. Gordon has an master’s in teaching & learning and a doctorate in education from the University of Chester, and he is passionate about teaching English, utilising strategies that work and result in excellent attainment and progress.