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Maddy Jones
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5 ways to leave well - even if it wasn’t your choice
Not every teaching job ends as you would wish – but there are ways to manage the situation and depart with your head held high, says this leader
Specialist Sector
12 May 2026
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3 reasons to avoid getting AI to write your job application
An assistant head advises teachers to eschew artificial intelligence when creating their personal statements
General
21 May 2024
3 reasons not to use AI to write your job application
5 basic errors that ruin teacher job applications
An experienced leader who regularly reviews teacher job applications outlines the mistakes that commonly crop up – and shares simple tips for successful online interviews
Specialist Sector
23 April 2024
5 basic errors that can ruin a job application
Why you should embrace 360-degree reviews
Asking for anonymous feedback from your school colleagues can be scary, but it can yield valuable insights to improve your leadership, says this assistant head
Tips & Techniques
11 October 2023
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5 tips for new mentors
Becoming a mentor is an exciting and important responsibility – but how do you make it worthwhile for all involved? These tips can help, says this recent mentor
Staff Management
21 September 2023
5 tips for new mentors
Why department heads need time to get together
An international teacher explains why making time for departmental heads to share ideas and solve problems is vital – and how to build time into the calendar to do just that
Staff Management
2 December 2022
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