When Clare Shaw (not her real name) was offered the opportunity to becoming acting headteacher, she had no idea that she was to take up the reins just before a national crisis unfolded. As her current headteacher moved to another position, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get experience in a school that she knew and loved.
"I had been thinking about headship and felt I was ready but hadn’t started applying," Ms Shaw explained. "When the opportunity arose, I was a little unsure at first but thought it was a fantastic chance to gain experience. I also thought it would be good for the school for someone who knew the staff and the children to step up in the absence of a permanent headteacher."
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