Careers

Tuesday

9th Jun 2026

Sam Gibbs: ‘It is possible to be a good leader and a good parent’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month we talk to Sam Gibbs, curriculum and development lead at Greater Manchester Education Trust
Sam Gibbs

Wednesday

3rd Jun 2026

Why the Montessori way can be a great career path
A long-serving Montessori teacher who is about to become the head of a school in Spain reflects on the unexpected journey that led her to this teaching method – and why others should consider it
Children painting in class

Thursday

28th May 2026

How schools can tackle rising Neet numbers
As the Milburn report warns that nearly a million young people are not in education, employment or training, this headteacher offers advice on making sure that students leave school with ambition and a sense of direction
How schools can tackle the Neet problem

Thursday

14th May 2026

How international schools can use CPD to boost retention
International schools across the world face the same challenge of keeping hold of great teachers – but a focus on skills development enhances career growth and sharpens classroom practice, says ICA’s Sharon West
Magnet with paperclips

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
Futuristic beings pushing against a ball

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