HR

A multi-academy trust HR director, who recently oversaw the hire of a new head from an international setting, explains why schools cannot afford to overlook this major talent pool

The HR lead at a large trust outlines the practical and actionable steps they have taken to improve staff wellbeing across its schools in the face of growing concerns caused by the pandemic

A senior leader at a large MAT issues a plea to the sector to do better when it comes to recruitment practices by revealing some shocking examples she has experienced during job searches

As some school staff return to homeworking to combat the spread of Omicron, a leading HR director outlines the key staff management issues that need thinking about once again

Former headteacher Chris McDermott set out to find out the true causes of leader stress and support – and in doing so coined a whole new term, as he explains here

Starting a new job is never easy – even more so when it’s halfway across the world. So what can schools do to spot and help those new staff struggling?

Taking the time to talk to outgoing staff and find out their reasons for leaving can offer valuable insight into your school’s strengths and weaknesses. Kate Parker looks at what a successful exit interview entails

Creating a leadership team for school improvement isn’t easy – you need people with a particular skill set, says executive head Danielle Lewis-Egonu, who shares the key lessons she has learned about finding the right staff to transform standards

Teachers returning from overseas have a raft of skills that UK schools would benefit greatly from – as this international head with past UK leadership experience outlines

It’s a difficult time for recruitment so school leaders need to do all they can to hang on to good teachers. But with so many job opportunities out there, how do you ensure the right level of career development is in place to make staff want to stick around? Kate Parker reports

There’s a lot to learn working in another country – not least the financial situation and how to use your money wisely, which is why perhaps a CPD session or two would be a worthwhile investment

School job adverts can feel as though they’re more about selling the school than finding the right teacher, says Yvonne Williams