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When she first became a director of sixth form, Claire Green was dismayed by the lack of guidance on the requirements of the role. Now, with plenty of experience under her belt, she has put together five tips to support other teachers looking to step into what can be a complex – but rewarding – career move

Despite the disruption caused by Covid, one international school has seen its peer-to-peer mentoring go from strength to strength

Is your school prepared for a student to go into a cardiac arrest? Here is a guide to training and equipping your staff

The former Ofsted chief is returning to school leadership after 10 years – things have changed a bit, says Zoë Crockford

When the going gets tough, leaders must look after themselves in order to help others – and here’s how, says Mark Steed

The pandemic has made hiring a headteacher tough but, finds Jacob Moreton, leadership recruitment was already difficult. He asks experts what attributes should be on the must-haves list

Writing a book about lessons in leadership from football managers, headteacher Phil Denton spoke to some of the top coaches in the Premier League – and he found that managing a team to win matches isn’t so different from leading a school to success

The chance to ask questions at the end of your interview is really important – so make the most of it, says Kate Jones

Putting students first is a laudable goal for a school leader but not if it means being a workaholic, says headteacher Mark Leppard. He explains why those who prioritise their own needs instead are in fact likely to be happier, more productive and more capable of bringing out the best in others

Helen Mars conquered her feelings of ‘imposter syndrome’ when leading Inset training by being open about how she has embraced change within her own professional practice

The pandemic has thrown up many new practices, from edtech breakthroughs to closer parental engagement. Grainne Hallahan picks out the key learnings from school leaders’ remote-management experiences that look set to endure

Stepping up to write the school’s schedule is a fast track to losing friends. But while it’s impossible to keep everyone happy, John Rutter has some advice to minimise the pain