Staff Management

Tuesday

4th Feb 2025

What if... we really prioritised school-based teacher development
As part of our thought experiment series, Matthew Shanks looks at how the school timetable could be reconfigured to truly prioritise teacher development
What if... we really prioritised school-based teacher development

Thursday

30th Jan 2025

How we’re turning students into teachers
A trust leader explains how they’ve found a way for aspiring educators in their classroom to experience teaching – and potentially create a new pipeline of future teachers
How we’re turning students into teachers

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

Monday

9th Dec 2024

Why celebrating little wins is a big deal
It’s easy to only praise the big successes in school – but if you want to keep your teachers happy then make an effort to show your appreciation for all the little things they do, says this leader
Holding a small trophy

Monday

2nd Dec 2024

My week as...director of education at The White Horse Federation
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk with Simon Cowley
My week as Simon Cowley

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

Monday

25th Nov 2024

Why heads should have one-to-ones with every teacher
A headteacher explains why she makes time to meet staff throughout the year – and how it helps both them and her
Face to face

Thursday

7th Nov 2024

Harnessing the power of subject experts for cross-trust improvement
Core Education Trust in Birmingham has created a ‘lead practitioners’ programme aimed at spreading subject expertise across its family of four secondary schools
Harnessing the power of subject experts for cross-trust school improvement

Thursday

3rd Oct 2024

Spotting a toxic school culture - and how to fix it
An expert in workplace culture shares insights on the common issues that create terrible cultures – and how leaders can take steps to change this
Spotting a toxic school culture - and how to fix it

Wednesday

11th Sep 2024

6 ways to spot and support a struggling international teacher
Starting at a new school is never easy, but for international teachers it comes with a host of extra complications – so leaders need to be on the lookout for those who need support
6 ways to spot and support a struggling international teacher

Wednesday

28th Aug 2024

New school year: the art of a head’s welcome back speech
As leaders around the world prepare to welcome staff back for a new academic year, a head drafting his tenth start-of-the-year speech offers some advice on what to include and when
Speakers corner