Creating a compelling vision is a key part of leadership. Suzanne O’Connell hears how a headteacher got her staff on board to make the vision a reality and achieve an outstanding judgement
Middle leaders provide the link between leadership and the classroom. Download this toolkit of expert advice and training to help develop outstanding middle leadership
Motivating and leading a team means understanding different team members. Brian Lightman explores team leadership for middle leaders and how to build and sustain a successful team
Joining a MAT is a huge change for a school, impacting on staff, pupils and parents. Simon O'Keefe explores how to manage the changes to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible
Recognising potential in staff and providing opportunities to nurture it can be crucial in retaining them. Stephen Tierney looks at ways to develop staff in a collaborative culture
Resilient and emotionally intelligent leaders manage their own emotions and recognise those in others to build strong relationships. Helen Morgan looks at ways middle leaders can increase EI and develop resilient leadership
Staff recruitment and retention is an ongoing challenge for schools. Suzanne O’Connell spoke to a MAT CEO about how they have developed a successful and sustainable workforce
Having a difficult conversation is a challenging part of middle leadership. Helen Morgan considers what makes conversations difficult and offers strategies to manage them without confrontation
Gaining whole school support is crucial if the change process when joining a MAT is to be successful. Jo Smith outlines ways to manage the changes and communicate them with staff