When I became a headteacher, I vowed never to forget that, first and foremost, I was still a teacher.
I knew I would see the children less often than before, but I wanted to maintain as close a relationship with them as possible. I didn’t want to lose touch with the parts of the job that I loved.
It soon became apparent, though, that maintaining this relationship was more than just a personal choice – it was also going to be central to the success of my leadership.
You see, the relationship between a headteacher and their pupils is akin to the relationship between Elliot and his friend ET. In the film, the two characters create such a bond that Elliot begins to reflect the personality of his friend – the same is true of the children in a school when they have a headteacher who celebrates their achievements and values their contributions.
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