Tips & Techniques

Tuesday

6th Feb 2024

New teaching job? Don’t take the fences down yet
When starting a new role it can be tempting to change things straight away, especially if they seem unnecessary, but new staff should check the lay of the land before acting rashly
New job? Leave the fences alone, for now
Middle leader tips: how to handle recruitment 
Whether you are directly recruiting or want to influence the process to ensure that your team gets what it needs, this guide offers practical tips and advice
Recruitment tools for job

Wednesday

31st Jan 2024

Multi-faith prayer rooms: how to make them work in schools
A prayer room in school provides a space that can help pupils feel a sense of belonging in your school community, says Qamar Shafiq
Multi-faith prayer rooms: how to make them work in schools

Tuesday

30th Jan 2024

How to be a creative and empathetic leader
In part four of the Leading and Learning Webinar series, Rama Gheerawo explains how recognising and using creativity and empathy can help you become a more effective leader
Rama Gheerawo

Tuesday

23rd Jan 2024

International school awards shortlist unveiled
The inaugural Tes Awards for International Schools shortlist has been released, with schools and leaders from 36 countries in the running for one of 13 awards
International school awards shortlist unveiled
Middle leader tips: how to manage staff retention
Are your team members looking to leave? If so, how can you try to support them to stay? Our latest guide for middle leaders offers some advice
Match burnt out Retention

Tuesday

9th Jan 2024

How to manage your time as a middle leader
Time management can be challenging for middle leaders – so what systems, tricks and tips are there to get your diary under control?
How to manage your time as a middle leader

Saturday

30th Dec 2023

How do I become an assistant headteacher?
Ever thought about being part of the senior leadership team? Our guide has everything you need to start the journey
Robin sidekick

Friday

22nd Dec 2023

How to avoid ‘expert blindness’ in school leadership
School leaders implementing changes should make sure that they properly explain the rationale and research behind their decisions, explains Nathan Burns
Light bulb ideas

Tuesday

19th Dec 2023

How to do tricky conversations as a middle leader
Management talks with staff can be one of the most difficult aspects of middle leadership, so how should you tackle them?
How to do tricky conversations as a middle leader

Tuesday

28th Nov 2023

How to get relational and distributed leadership right
Leaders need to ‘dare to un-lead’ to make better decisions, develop staff more effectively and have a happier organisation, argues Céline Schillinger
Celine Schillinger

Tuesday

21st Nov 2023

Budget management for middle leaders: a guide
Budget planning can be a steep learning curve for new leaders. Here’s a quick guide to tackling it
Budget management for middle leaders: a guide