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The 5 Rs of leadership that are key for staff retention
An international school head recommends that leaders focus on these five themes if they want to keep their staff happy in their jobs
Strategy
10 September 2024
5 tips for handling staff redundancy and contract non-renewals
Letting staff go is a difficult part of a school leader’s job – but there are some key principles that can make the process fair for all, says Kausor Amin-Ali
HR
29 February 2024
Safeguarding Around the World: Online risks and war trauma
A school leader in the UAE discusses the risks posed by the increase in pupils’ screen time and the safeguarding needs of children from war zones
Strategy
7 December 2023
Embrace diversity and ditch the outdated ‘alpha’ leaders
If we want the best school leaders to emerge we need to give opportunities to all types of people, which means appointing based on merit, not stereotypes
Staff Management
16 May 2023
How to survive as a new SLT in an international school
Many will be starting a new senior leadership role in an international school this September – either having climbed through the ranks or moved over from the UK. Here one experienced international leader offers some key advice to help ease them into the job
Tips & Techniques
12 August 2022
Three inspections and a funeral: finding resilience in testing times
An international head and chair of governors to a UK school explains how adopting the mindset of a submarine captain helped him through his toughest months in education – and life
Strategy
10 June 2022
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