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Academics who have researched leadership theories explain why this long-standing idea still stands the test of time

Appraisal season is in full swing, so how can you set useful goals while ensuring consistency and fairness for staff? An experienced leader offers some advice

Teacher residencies that allow new teachers to work closely with mentors can help ensure those vital first years in the profession are positive, says this leader

The chief education officer of the Church of England recalls his school days, explains why seeing the impact of teachers in schools led him into education and offers alternatives to one-word Ofsted judgements

An experienced leader recommends ways to ensure that line management meetings are time well spent for both parties

If schools want experienced staff to stick around – and inspire new ones to join for long tenures – then trust, training and autonomy are vital, finds Jo Facer

How can you best manage mercurial teachers who like to innovate, without disrupting school life? One leader used to this challenge shares some advice

Coaching is becoming ever more commonplace in education. But is it worth it? And how do you get the most out of it? 91¶¶Òõ speaks to a raft of leaders to find out

In the final part of the series, researchers behind a major project looking at school leadership explain why headteachers leave the profession – and what can be done to make them stay

In the second instalment of a three-part series, researchers behind a major project looking at school leadership explain why training and development for heads needs to evolve

The CEO of INMAT academy trust recalls her own time in school and her ‘obsession’ with Brideshead Revisited, reminisces on the influence that Young Famers had on her A levels and explains why SEND provision needs major reform

At a time when school leaders are needed more than ever, new research sheds light on the issues that stop people from applying for head roles and how to overcome these hurdles