Happy Enough Classrooms
What can teachers teach industry managers about keeping teams happy and motivated? On April 29th, Henry Stewart, author of The Happy Manifesto and I will…
Category: Career development
MFL: teach with more confidence and creativity…
“Teaching can be both brilliant and really challenging, often in the same day! However, understanding some of the psychological ‘must haves’ can help teachers create…
Teachers: Leading the Way “Back to Normal”
Leading lights… All eyes are on students and teachers. Together they are literally the leading lights; the group at the head the procession leading us…
How to take ownership of your job choices
The 31st of every half term always signals a chance for teachers to look for new opportunities and leave.
How being a dynamic practitioner impacts your career progression
I have passed another milestone; I have completed my 16th year in teaching!
Making the grade!
Why is it important for pupils to make the grade and how can you help pupils entering Year 10 and 11 make the most of…
Diana Osagie Recommends: Non-observed Observations Vicki Penney, Shoreham Academy
If you are thinking of adapting your processes for lesson observation and staff development, this approach from Vicki Penney (@vip_computing) may provide a new route…
Performance reviews
“Bittersweet October. The mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause between the opposing miseries of summer and winter” so says Carol Bishop Heaps and she’s right.
The First Week as Head of Faculty
There are plenty of skills and responsibilities associated with the role of Head of Faculty. My time is divided between teaching, on-call, duties and line…
The questions you should be asking your mentor
‘No man is an island.’ If you want to be successful at anything you must practice, and you have to accept guidance and support along…
