Leaders
From managing performance and looking after your staffs' wellbeing, to progressing in your own career, our advice hub for leaders is packed with insights and tips to support new, emerging and established school leaders.
Supporting wellbeing
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How to show your staff they have a voice
Our Wellbeing Report 2022 uncovered issues around staff feeling heard and understood. So how can you address this?
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How to have more productive conversations with staff
Getting staff to share their real feelings in school can be tricky but can reap enormous rewards.
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Tes launches new all-in-one solution for schools
Our all-in-one Staff Management subscription helps schools to recruit, train and retain their talented teams.
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Teacher wellbeing stories: Ashley Green
Ashley shares how she has looked after her mental health and wellbeing while teaching in the Middle East.
My Tes stories
Hear from other leaders as they share their My Tes stories. Pick up their top tips and find out how Tes helps them and their schools.
Careers advice
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How to become a head of year
Does the thought of being the pastoral lead for a year group appeal? Our guide has everything you need to start the journey.
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Why your first leadership role should be in a challenging school
Moving to a challenging school might be just the thing your leadership career needs. Headteacher Chris Wain explains why toughing it out at the top is the best way forward.
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Watch: Making the step up to senior leadership
Join assistant principal Shonagh Reid as she explains how to prepare yourself for a role on the SLT.
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Leadership and headteacher pay scales
Your salary as a senior lead teacher or headteacher depends on where you work and your place on the leadership pay scale. Find out what you could, or should, be earning in the 2019-20 school year.
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Post-threshold (upper) pay scale
The post-threshold pay scale is open to experienced teachers who have reached the top of the main pay scale. Find out what you could be earning and whether you’re entitled to apply.
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Teacher resignation dates and notice period
Resignation dates can be complicated for teachers- check our guide to see when you need to give notice.
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How to stand out in your application form
Making sure you stand out from the crowd is vital when applying for a teaching position. Our expert, Lynette Beckett, has some top tips on how to guarantee your application form makes the shortlist.
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How to write a great covering letter
A strong covering letter will hugely increase your chances of getting through to interview. A bad one will get your application off to the worst possible start. We’ve asked some experts to help you clear that first hurdle with ease.
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WATCH: How to plan your teaching career next steps
If you’re ready to reach for the next rung on your career ladder, here are a few things to consider.
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