Leaders Team Podcast
Education Podcasts
The Leaders Team Podcast is all about supporting leaders in schools. You may be an established school leader. You may be new to school leadership. You may aspire to make the next step in your school leadership journey. We are here to share the amazing things that our guests are doing to support children and young people in schools, and provide you with knowledge, ideas and a range of perspectives on school leadership issues.
We share insights, experience and advice on how teachers, educators and leaders can best support those around them and maximise their impact in school.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Leaders Team Podcast is all about supporting leaders in schools. You may be an established school leader. You may be new to school leadership. You may aspire to make the next step in your school leadership journey. We are here to share the amazing things that our guests are doing to support children and young people in schools, and provide you with knowledge, ideas and a range of perspectives on school leadership issues. We share insights, experience and advice on how teachers, educators and leaders can best support those around them and maximise their impact in school.
Language:
English
Episodes
Different Pieces of the Same Puzzle with David
9/22/2022
Welcome to our brand new podcast series with Education Support, "Leading From The Middle".
In this series we explore everything about Middle Leadership, from job hacks, to saying no and maintaining the right balance.
We talk to David Thompson, an experienced and engaging Middle Leader about what you can do to get through Middle Leadership. Full of tips, life hacks and workarounds, David shares his expertise to help you be at your best.
Duration:00:11:23
Wellbeing and the Team Meeting with Kimberley
9/22/2022
Welcome to our brand new podcast series with Education Support, "Leading From The Middle".
In this series we explore everything about Middle Leadership, from job hacks, to saying no and maintaining the right balance.
Kimberley is back and this time is exploring with us the important role Middle Leaders play in supporting the team with their well-being.
Duration:00:12:53
Find your rest with 'The Behaviour Trainer' Athir
9/22/2022
Welcome to our brand new podcast series with Education Support, "Leading From The Middle".
In this series we explore everything about Middle Leadership, from job hacks, to saying no and maintaining the right balance.
In this episode we discuss the importance of rest with Athir Hassan. From what rest does for you personally and professionally, to what rest should look like and if the rest you see on social media is actually rest at all!
Duration:00:13:42
Learning How to Say No with Gemma
9/22/2022
Welcome to our brand new podcast series with Education Support, "Leading From The Middle".
In this series we explore everything about Middle Leadership, from job hacks, to saying no and maintaining the right balance.
In this episode we talk to Gemma Drinkall, Founder of HeadSphere and education podcast legend about how to say no whether that is to people you lead or to the people leading you.
Duration:00:12:18
Working with Parents as a Middle Leader with Helen
9/22/2022
Welcome to our brand new podcast series with Education Support, "Leading From The Middle".
In this series we explore everything about Middle Leadership, from job hacks, to saying no and maintaining the right balance.
In this episode we talk to Helen Ede, Deputy Headteacher, English Hub Lead and newly appointed NPQLL lead for the Ambition Institute about the power of collaborative working with parents. Sharing her successes, tips and knowledge as to how you can work together to achieve the impossible.
Duration:00:13:43
The Joys of Middle Leadership with David
9/22/2022
Welcome to our brand new podcast series with Education Support, "Leading From The Middle".
In this series we explore everything about Middle Leadership, from job hacks, to saying no and maintaining the right balance.
David rejoins us to talk about the joy of Middle Leadership. What makes it the best job in education and how to make it work for you.
Duration:00:14:00
Setting the Tone for Wellbeing with Kimberley
9/22/2022
Welcome to our brand new podcast series with Education Support, "Leading From The Middle".
In this series we explore everything about Middle Leadership, from job hacks, to saying no and maintaining the right balance.
In this episode we talk to Kimberley Evans, Founder of Nourish the Workplace, about how to set the tone in your workplace regarding mental health and well-being, from your position in Middle Leadership.
Duration:00:11:24
The Juggling Act with Carly
9/22/2022
Welcome to our brand new podcast series with Education Support, "Leading From The Middle".
In this series we explore everything about Middle Leadership, from job hacks, to saying no and maintaining the right balance.
Carly Watkins is an experienced Middle Leader. She has previously been a Deputy Head and has led subjects across the curriculum. She is also a very talented writer and works creating content for The leaders Team at Twinkl. Here we discuss with Carly, The Juggling Act, how do you keep everything professional and personal spinning in the chaos that is school life!
Duration:00:12:14
In Conversation with Toria Bono
3/11/2022
What a treat we have with this episode! Oliver is joined by award-winning podcaster and primary school teacher, Toria Bono (Tiny Voice Talks), talking about her experience in teaching, personality types, her values, acceptance, and what really matters. This conversation is one not to miss! Listen as they discuss apprenticeships and the climbing wall of career progression, where understanding your 'why' and finding your own path is really important.
Duration:00:42:08
Happiness in Schools with Action Jackson
2/17/2022
How do you create more happiness in schools? Can happiness be taught? We ask these questions in our conversation with the one and only Action Jackson, also known as The UK Ambassador for Happiness! Listen in as he talks passionately about wanting to spread happiness wherever he goes through his motivational speaking in schools, all with the aim of inspiring young people to make their dreams a reality. We bet you'll be singing his 'Dream Big' song over and over in your head after listening to this episode!
Duration:00:32:19
Flexible Working in Schools with Emma Turner
2/4/2022
Whether you're a school leader who wants to know how to implement flexible working in your school, or whether you just want to know more about the concept, this episode is for you! Emma Turner offers incredible insight into the benefits of flexible working and why she believes all schools should introduce flexible working for staff. Listen to hear all about Emma's journey into teaching and how she became part of the UK's first all-female Co-Headship, the work she does with Discovery Trust and much more in this fascinating episode!
Duration:00:41:57
*Bonus Episode* A Quick Chat with Chris Dyson
1/28/2022
This is a special bonus episode which features a quick chat with Chris Dyson, Headteacher of Parklands Primary School in Leeds. Oliver and Matt from The Leaders Team had a great day visiting Chris at school and captured some great moments which give an insight into the life of the school community.
Duration:00:19:03
Teaching & Leading With Compassion with Andy Sammons
12/10/2021
Andy is the author of The Compassionate Teacher, an excellent book for anyone working in schools who wants to know more about how compassion should be at the centre of schools. We loved this conversation which is full of insight, honesty and helpful ways to be more compassionate when teaching and leading.
Duration:00:58:49
Teaching Generation Z with Karl Pupé
11/26/2021
This is a powerful, insightful episode in which Karl Pupé speaks about ways in which teachers and leaders can better provide for the Generation Z learners in schools. Hear about the different generation cycles and what the future of education might look like if schools adapted their teaching styles and methods to suit a different generation of learners.
Duration:00:55:55
In Conversation With Dave McPartlin
11/11/2021
It was such a joy to talk to Dave about everything from his leadership journey, how and why he took 50 pupils to take part in Britain's Got Talent and explore the values he leads by when he says everyone should 'dare to dream'! With the ambition of being a head teacher from a very young age, Dave shares his highs and lows of how he got to be where he is now as the Head of Flakefleet Primary School and the ride in between. Also, if you've ever wondered what a Parmo is, this episode is for you! Listen in for this incredibly funny episode!
Duration:00:47:17
Representation Matters with Aisha Thomas
10/29/2021
In this episode we speak to Aisha Thomas, founder of Representation Matters. This is a powerful episode as Aisha highlights the lack of representation and equality in the education system and how she is working to bring this to the attention of school leaders so that they can play their part to make change happen.
Duration:00:50:15
Talking About Oracy with Sarah Davies
10/15/2021
In this episode, we talk to the brilliant Sarah Davies all about oracy and its important place in the curriculum. Sarah shares her leadership journey, talking about her transition from middle leadership to senior leadership and why teaching oracy in schools is so important. Check it out now!
Duration:00:43:14
In Conversation With Rachel Johnson (CEO, PiXL)
10/1/2021
This is a really powerful episode where we get to speak to Rachel Johnson, the CEO of PiXL. Her journey to where she is now has most definitely not been a smooth one and in this episode we hear about Rachel overcoming tragedy, firstly after being told she may never walk again following an horrific accident and secondly after the death of her father, John Rowling. Listen to Rachel speak openly and honestly about how those experiences have shaped who she is now. It's a powerful and poignant episode with laughter, some tears and will leave you feeling very inspired. Enjoy!
Duration:00:43:11
Why Coaching Matters in Leadership with Katherine Powell and Matt Dechaine
9/17/2021
We absolutely loved speaking to Katherine and Matt for this episode all about the power of coaching! Wow! Full of knowledge, encouragement and advice for leaders in school and how coaching can really transform your professional practise. This episode was a real joy to host and we were left feeling extremely uplifted and inspired after listening to both Katherine and Matt who are leading the way in their coaching careers. We have no doubt you will feel the same after listening to this episode, so settle down with a brew and listen to these two incredible people talk about how coaching can impact your life!
Duration:00:40:55
Leading With Love - with Vic Carr
9/3/2021
This is an incredible episode! Vic Carr shares her leadership journey with us and we're hooked! What a journey! Listen in to hear Vic's inspirational story, her advice for teachers and leaders and find out all about Gus the school dog! We're incredibly lucky to have had this time with Vic and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! HUGE apologies for the poor sound quality at times, it won't happen again...
Duration:00:56:28