The One Thing that Every School Leader Needs
2 November, 2017
There is all kinds of advice out there about what makes a good School Leader, from certifications to strategies to taking the latest seminar. But
In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, understanding your school leadership style is key to creating a thriving school culture. This blog series explores the various styles of educational leadership and examines what makes an effective school leader, from emotional intelligence and vision to the ability to build trust and inspire others. Whether you’re a headteacher or senior leader looking to grow in influence, you’ll find insights into teacher leadership qualities and the core characteristics of effective school leaders that support lasting impact across the school community.
There is all kinds of advice out there about what makes a good School Leader, from certifications to strategies to taking the latest seminar. But
Most people think they know what it’s like to be a Head teacher. After all they been to school, they were a pupil once and
Stepping into a new School Leadership role can be one of the most exciting things you’ll ever do – but it can also be one
There is all kinds of advice out there about what makes a good School Leader, from certifications to strategies to taking the latest seminar. But
So there I am, high-viz jacket on, walkie talkie in hand, walking the corridors on my first day as an interim senior leader of a
If you are a School Leader, then it is my belief that you are going to need far more courage than most other individuals. As
Teaching is what the women do in my family. As a child I decided I wanted to be different but there’s something about the calling
When I started teaching in the 1970s, the job of School Leadership seemed mostly concerned with preserving stability. Headship was about ‘running a tight ship’
We believe when our School Leaders grow, learn and flourish, our schools and pupils are supported to flourish too. However, sadly the reality of Headship and
“Hope … that stubborn thing inside of us that insists, despite all evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us, so long as we
Last week, we held another in our series of ‘Coaching for the Soul’ workshops for Senior School Leaders. As has become custom with these days,
One thing you learn very quickly as a School Leader is that once you’re in the role, time changes completely for you! Everything seems to
I’ll never forget the face of a dear friend one evening as he arrived for the start of a two-day retreat. He was in
For me, Professional Presence means being really present in the moment, physically, mentally and emotionally and showing that presence non verbally as well as verbally.
“Learning power” research explores deeper into the collection of psychological traits and skills that enable a person to engage effectively with a variety of learning
The results are in. Following weeks of nervous excitement going through all the possible outcomes of how results will turn out, it can feel