Why headship?

Find out why there's never been a better time to be a headteacher.

Go for it

Find out why people choose to do the job.


What's good about leading schools in challenging circumstances?

What drives a group of headteachers successfully leading schools in challenging circumstances? Get inspired!

Work-life balance

Maintaining a work-life balance is possible, says Ian Andain, headteacher of Broadgreen High School, Liverpool.

Why headship?

Video presentation by Luke Burton, headteacher of Leytonstone Business and Enterprise Specialist School in East London.

Are you ready to make the step up?

Video presentation by Dr Tesca Bennett, head of science at a mixed comprehensive school in Lambeth.

Support with headship

Headship is great - with the right support - says Andy Brown in this video presentation.

Make a change, and not a small one

Ben England's video presentation on making changes - changes which determine whether we achieve our goals, whether we find our dream job, or whether we reach the peak of our potential.


Futures thinking - a guide to reflection

Use this tool to consider and capture your personal feelings about what your school of the future could look like. This may be useful as you consider a move to headship.