Careers

Friday

17th Jan 2025

The future of work: 6 trends schools need to know
A new World Economic Forum report reveals a raft of insights into how careers may evolve and how schools can ensure pupils are ready for an ever-changing world
Digital number 6 on futuristic computer screen with children

Wednesday

15th Jan 2025

Why rural schools’ catchment challenges are worse than you realise
Everyone knows rural schools have catchment issues – but do we really appreciate just how stark they are? Michael Tidd illuminates the issue
Why rural schools’ catchment challenges are worse than you realise

Tuesday

14th Jan 2025

Why I ditched number targets for teacher performance reviews
Using number targets to assess teachers is unfair and soul-destroying, says this head, who explains the more holistic approach that she is taking
Two workmen chucking away target

Monday

13th Jan 2025

5 reasons to visit the school before applying for the job
If you’re going to be working somewhere for several years, shouldn’t you find out what it’s like before applying? A headteacher offers advice on getting a proper feel for the school on a visit
Big number five in a playground

Thursday

26th Dec 2024

Flexible working: what are schools and trusts offering?
Flexible working in education is slowly increasing in popularity. But what does it look like on the ground and how can more settings follow suit? George Phillips finds out
Stretched clock

Monday

16th Dec 2024

What do headteachers look for in job applicants?
When applying for a new teaching job, be aware of the key qualities your interview panel will be looking for, says this secondary head and former School Leaders Scotland president
Magnifying glass people

Friday

6th Dec 2024

How we’re helping students with SEND access creative careers
A special school leader explains why they took a new approach to work experience to help open students’ eyes to creative jobs – from video game development to film
How we’re helping SEND students access creative careers

Friday

29th Nov 2024

The primary subject leadership problem - and how we fixed it
Primary teachers are thrust into subject leadership right at the start of their career, causing multiple challenges. Here a federation explains how it has tackled the issue and why others should, too
The primary subject leadership problem - and how we fixed it

Thursday

28th Nov 2024

Let’s be careful how we discuss social mobility
Achieving academic success in isolation can leave some young people struggling to fully integrate once they ‘climb the ladder’, says Nicole McCartney
Social mobility ladder

Tuesday

12th Nov 2024

‘I have spent the whole of my career embracing being different’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Becks Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools
Rebecca Boomer - Clark

Monday

11th Nov 2024

My week as...CEO of Cam Academy Trust
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Claire Heald
Clair Heald

Tuesday

29th Oct 2024

Why schools should promote ‘Heal’ careers to boys
This headteacher believes everyone stands to gain if boys get a clearer sight of ‘Heal’ careers in health, education, administration and literacy
Why schools should promote ‘Heal’ careers to boys