Staff Management

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

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

Tuesday

14th Apr 2026

3 reasons why leaders lose touch with the classroom - and how to avoid it
Having returned to classroom teaching after nine years as a senior leader, Rafeef Kadhum shares his advice to help leaders keep close to the reality of life at the chalk face
Number three

Thursday

2nd Apr 2026

How this Japanese philosophy reshaped our school improvement
An international teacher sets out ways the Kaizen management approach can help empower staff and lead to real change
Kaizen on napkin

Wednesday

1st Apr 2026

5 tips for staying in the ‘Goldilocks zone’ of online learning
For educators across the Middle East, remote learning remains in place, which can be tough – but there are some ways to avoid overloading yourself and pupils, says this leader
bowl of porridge

Friday

20th Mar 2026

Kindness is not weakness: what every leader should know
International school leader Joanna Povall outlines her framework for kind leadership and explains why kindness is a trait that has far more impact than you might imagine
Painting of a man with brain and heart connected.

Tuesday

17th Mar 2026

How to ensure teachers of all ages have a voice in your school
An international school leader outlines how they paired teachers of all ages and experience to ensure a breadth of opinions for new school initiatives
Graphic showing three hands contributing puzzle pieces to an 'idea' lightbulb.

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

Monday

2nd Mar 2026

Why too many schools get psychological safety wrong
Disagreement and debate are evidence of a healthy workplace – and signs of a truly safe work environment, says this school leader
Walking on eggshells

Monday

16th Feb 2026

My week as... head of school professional learning at Nord Anglia
Jenny McWalter doesn’t want to compel teachers to take part in professional learning – her goal is to create an offer they want to engage with because it is ‘relevant’ and ‘accessible’
Jenny McWalter

Wednesday

11th Feb 2026

Why I meet all staff for a one-to-one every fortnight
This international head says setting aside time to listen to individual teachers builds trust and a sense of togetherness – as long as you avoid becoming an ‘advice monster’
Sculpture of two men talking