Staff Management

Wednesday

3rd Dec 2025

How we completely changed our approach to classroom observations
Whether it’s paired visits or senior staff welcoming junior staff to their lessons, this international school leader shares some tips to evolve your classroom observation practices
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Friday

28th Nov 2025

How we built a successful CEO-chair dynamic from day one
A multi-academy trust chief and its chair of trustees explain how they addressed working together to ensure alignment in direction, but also the space to challenge and think
Synchronised swimmers

Thursday

27th Nov 2025

Why international schools should seek accreditation - and 3 tips to help
One experienced leader explains the different forms of accreditation that international schools can choose – and recommends ways to make the most of the process
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Thursday

6th Nov 2025

How redesigning the teacher interview process boosted our hiring
After being demoralised by last-minute rejections, this leader explains why flipping the hiring process on its head has led to some impactful – and surprising – benefits
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Monday

3rd Nov 2025

My Week As... head of an international school in Japan
The principal of Kyoto International School discusses his typical week – from one-to-ones with teaching staff to recording video newsletters and aiming for early Friday finishes
Matt Topliss Kyoto

Friday

10th Oct 2025

Teacher interview questions: what will I be asked?
This rundown of common questions in teacher job interviews can help you plan your answers ahead
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How to write an educational philosophy statement
An increasing number of schools are asking teacher job candidates to write down their views on teaching and learning – here’s how to do that in an engaging and honest way
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Thursday

9th Oct 2025

How our MAT supports teachers hired from overseas
The international director at King’s Group Academies explains the support system it has created to help teachers recruited from other countries to settle – both personally and professionally
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Monday

29th Sep 2025

Now’s the time when culture shock hits international teachers
After the excitement of the start of term, new teachers in international schools may suddenly start feeling anxious about their new surroundings – so it’s important to give them support, says this experienced head
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Thursday

25th Sep 2025

Why we timetable CPD for all teachers in 24 schools
A school group explains how it carved out dedicated time for regular teacher professional development that can be tailored to specific needs or new priorities
One school group explains how it has timetabled teacher CPD across all of its schools

Tuesday

23rd Sep 2025

Why Tuesday afternoon is sacred CPD and wellbeing time
Is this the best way to ensure that staff can learn and grow as teachers – and look after their wellbeing at the same time?
Carving out dedicated wellbeing time during school hours

Wednesday

17th Sep 2025

How working with other schools has elevated our CPD
One leader explains that co-creating CPD with 11 other schools has given teachers more say in their own development journey
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