Careers

Thursday

23rd Apr 2026

How our trust went from 1,200 job titles to just 35
A senior leader at Lift Schools explains how an audit of schools uncovered a mish-mash of job roles – and why streamlining this has had numerous benefits
Stack of job titles

Wednesday

22nd Apr 2026

Why we completely redesigned our trust’s Sendco model
One MAT chief executive explains how his trust has moved away from having one Sendco per school to a system that allows knowledge to be shared more widely
Primary children at a desk

Monday

20th Apr 2026

Why getting recruitment right is crucial for a new school
A founding vice principal in Dubai says that at a brand-new school, the staff you hire create the culture from day one, as he shares advice for teachers applying for such jobs
Interview room

Thursday

16th Apr 2026

5 ways our trust turned around poor retention - at all career stages
A trust leader reveals the steps it took to boost staff commitment to its schools, including better options for internal promotions and flexible working
Exit door

Wednesday

1st Apr 2026

How to prepare for your headteacher interview: advice from interviewers
What are headship panels looking for, and how can candidates best prepare? Zofia Nietmus speaks to senior trust leaders to gather advice on how to ace a headteacher interview
Man jumping through hoops

Tuesday

17th Mar 2026

Why leaders need to audit their spheres of influence
Assessing your spheres of influence can bring clarity to your school or trust leadership structure, argues Chris Baker
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Friday

13th Mar 2026

How our coastal school has stopped leavers becoming Neet
The North East has England’s highest proportion of young people not in education, employment or training, but one school in the region has brought its Neet number down to zero. Here’s how
How schools can stop leavers becoming Neet - not in education, employment or training

Tuesday

10th Mar 2026

Female leadership: 7 questions - and honest answers
Female leaders reflect on lessons they have learned in their careers, to help inspire others considering taking the step up to leadership
Female leadership: 8 questions - and honest answers

Wednesday

4th Mar 2026

Why I ‘sit in’ for heads across my trust every two weeks
A trust leader explains how he supports heads by letting them take a day at home to use as they wish – and the numerous benefits this brings
Man Utd player being substituted

Thursday

26th Feb 2026

Head retention policies a welcome focus - but will it be enough?
Director of school workforce at the Education Policy Institute, James Zuccolo, dissects the White Paper proposals for retaining headteachers
Head retention policies a welcome focus – but will it be enough?

Tuesday

10th Feb 2026

How to write the perfect teacher cover letter
When you’re applying for a teaching job, your cover letter is an opportunity to speak directly to the school. Here, one headteacher shares advice on how to make yours shine
Typewriter with balls of paper

Monday

9th Feb 2026

Why apprenticeships could be critical in the teacher recruitment crisis
Teaching apprenticeships have grown by 800 per cent since launch, but to reap the benefits we need more support, argues Hannah Senel-Walp
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