Show Notes
Headship in UK schools has changed — but the leadership model hasn’t. In this episode, we explore why the old model of headship — built on heroic endurance, constant availability and silent strength — no longer works in modern education. Sustainable headship looks different. It means intelligent boundaries instead of burnout, clarity instead of busyness, and shared responsibility instead of carrying everything alone. With increasing Ofsted pressure, parental access, safeguarding complexity and rising expectations, school leadership requires evolution. Exhaustion is not evidence of effectiveness. If you’re navigating headship in a UK school and questioning whether the traditional model is sustainable, this conversation is for you. This is Headship After Hours — honest reflections on modern school leadership.
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