Finding the Right Candidate for SEND Role
One of the biggest challenges facing schools and senior management teams is finding the right staff to fill their vacancies. Most departments simply don’t have the time and resources to sift through hundreds…
Leadership by Design
Scholar 6, Transforming the Sixth Form There is a memorable scene in Oliver Stone’s film Nixon where the US President is confronted by a group of students about the Vietnam War. At first…
Swotting Up on Payroll
Running payroll in the education sector can be a real challenge. Every month is different and every once in a while, something turns up that casts everything in a new light. Teachers’ salaries…
A Murmuration of Starlings – working together to drive improvement
By Gary Handforth, Director of Primary Education at Bright Futures Educational Trust A murmuration of starlings is a breath-taking sight – a swooping mass of thousands of birds whirling in the sky above…
School managers are struggling to recruit teachers because the process is too long and complex
90% of teachers want a standardised application form introduced Two thirds have given up on an application because of the complicated process Just 10% of teachers would apply for two jobs 84% schools…
Making education recruitment easier could help ease the current teaching shortage
Nine out of ten teachers believe the job application process should be made easier, according to new research. Two thirds have been prevented from applying for a job because of the lengthy and…
Continuous Professional Development is essential
With recent changes to the curriculum and with technology developing at a fast pace, there is a constant need for teachers to develop new skills and subject knowledge. It comes as no surprise,…
Helping Higher Education Maximise Value Using a “One Card” Solution
Educational institutions have evolved in their requirements and adoption of technology as they continually aim to satisfy the growing demands of a very technology savvy group of consumers: Students. They are faced with…
Good timekeeping means more learning time for students
Good timekeeping means more learning time for students “It goes without saying that core resources such as excellent teaching and support staff are critical to ensure high standards, but schools are finding other…
Leadership In Outstanding Special Schools
Leadership in Outstanding Special Schools DR MIC CAROLAN Having spent two years in a northern local authority as the education officer including Special education (which then included seven special schools, the EWO service,…