Amit Puni

My extensive professional journey spans over 20 years in diverse educational settings, both locally in London and internationally in Toronto. Throughout this time, I have held key roles such as secondary school teacher, head of faculty, and professional coordinating mentor, notably at an Outstanding secondary school. At present, I serve as a Senior Lecturer in Education at a local university, where I have spearheaded sections of the secondary PGCE course, playing a pivotal role in preparing new educators for their careers. Additionally, as the England co-lead for the 5 Nations Network for Citizenship and Values Education, I collaborate with various stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, and NGOs, to advance best practices in citizenship and values education.

My academic accomplishments complement my practical experience, positioning me well to comprehend and address contemporary issues in education. Equipped with a PGCE and qualified teacher status, I also hold a Master's degree in Sociology of Education. Currently, I am in the final stages of completing a PhD in Education, specializing in educational attainment patterns and inequalities. Engaging in pertinent conferences and continuous professional development has enabled me to remain attuned to the ever-evolving landscape of education.

Senior Lecturer in Education at Kingston University in London, UK 

Co-National Lead for England - 5 Nations Citizenship and Value Education Network

• Course Leader of BA(Hons) Working with Children and Young People: Social Pedagogy, 
• Previously lead the Citizenship with Social Sciences PGC

Internal Black Scholars Program Team

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Department Lead

School Governor at Primary School with responsibility for Inclusion

PhD – Sociology of Education

University College London – The Institute of Education, London, UK                                                   Feb 2018- Aug 24

Research Specialism – Educational Attainment Patterns, 

 Focus on Critical Race Theory in Education 

Master of Arts Degree - Sociology of Education                                                  

University College London – The Institute of Education, London, UK                                                      Sept 2012-2015

Courses include: Understanding Educational Research (Grade A), 

Educational Policy (Grade A), and Sociology of Education (Grade B)

Dissertation (Grade B)

Focus on differential education attainment with focus on social class and ethnicity

Post Graduate Certification of Education – PGCE 

London Metropolitan University, London, UK                                                                                              Sept 2008 - 2009

Specialism in Secondary Citizenship Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree (Humanities and Social Sciences)

York University, North York, Canada                                                                                                                 Sept 2004 - 2008

Thesis topic: Prison Education and Literacy Programs