Matthew is a primary teacher, writer and speaker. His previous career as a Royal Navy officer informs his writing and thinking on curriculum, leadership and change. He believes that every teacher is a leader and that schools can be transformed through their leadership.
An award-winning Religious Education lead, Matthew has contributed to national projects including ReformingRE, Big Ideas and the RE Council's Religion and Worldviews Project.

Wayfinder: Leading curriculum vision into reality offers a clear framework and method for school leaders to support long lasting curriculum change that is successful and positive for staff and students. Drawing on a decade of experience of leadership in schools and the armed forces, Matthew Lane guides us through the foundational knowledge to be a successful leader of change. Building on this, we walk through a step-by-step model of delivering change, with classroom examples, and based upon the best research in the field. Covering fields as diverse as design testing, overcoming resistance to change, and using coaching to support staff, Wayfinder is your indispensable guide and framework to leading curriculum change. Whether you are a new subject lead or an experienced headteacher, this is your essential guide to leading and delivering curriculum change.