Dean Clayden
Dean Clayden has extensive experience in international and bilingual education, having held key leadership roles in teaching, learning, and professional development. His career spans multiple UK and international schools, including two prestigious institutions in Shanghai, China. As Director of Professional Learning for a group of schools in China, Dean has extensive experience of consulting and partnering with leaders to build coaching cultures that enable teachers and leaders to thrive.
Dean has developed and delivered professional development programs that strengthen both leadership capacity and instructional excellence across school networks. Over the past decade, he has dedicated his career to growing teachers and leaders. As a certified organisational coach, he uses evidence-based strategies to help educators unlock their potential and create lasting positive change in their schools and the communities they serve.
Dean’s expertise draws from positive psychology and research, including his study on the impact of coaching on teacher well-being. He has spoken at global forums such as the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress and Education Festivals in Washington DC, Bangkok, and Shanghai.
Special Interest Areas
- Leadership Coaching
- Life, Career & Professional Development Coaching
- Organisational Change, Culture & Team Development
- Instructional Leadership & Instructional Coaching
- Staff Well-being and Positive Psychology
Qualifications & Credentials
- MSc Psychology - Northumbria University
- Bachelor’s of Education (B.Ed) - University of Edinburgh
- Institute of Strategic Leadership and Coaching- Certified Organisational Coach (PCC in progress)
- Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) and 360 Feedback Certified Practitioner
- EMCC in progress
- Thomas International PPA & 360 Feedback Practitioner