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Leadership skills
From building successful teams to skills audit templates and head of department planners, browse the resources below to help you develop and strengthen your skills as a leader.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How can you keep good teachers and leaders without limiting their career aspirations? Jo Smith offers strategies to engage, develop and retain staff
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Middle leaders need to manage both teaching and leadership demands. Helen Morgan explores time-saving strategies and how to maintain a work-life balance while getting the work done
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Ready to progress to deputy or assistant head? Marva Rollins explores how to prepare for a senior leader role and take steps to ensure you’re equipped for the interview
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We asked a variety of practitioners to share their experience and top tips on middle leadership
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The way staff work together is vital in making improvements. Headteacher Mark Wilson describes forging a dedicated and focused team at his school