I see you. Every morning, you arrive at school, silently don your superhero costume, take a deep breath, and prepare to face whatever comes. Whether you're thriving or struggling, the responsibilities you carry are substantial.
I know because I've been there. As a headteacher who led through the pandemic, school expansion, and an Ofsted journey from “requires improvement” to “good”, I've experienced a full spectrum of leadership challenges.
I was once told that “85% of headship is interruption” and it is something I have never forgotten. That constant cycle of responding to needs can be both energising and exhausting.
The invisible weight of leadership
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