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Three Lessons Learned from Three Years in Deputy Headship

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Episode 228: Three Lessons Learned from Three Years in Deputy Headship

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In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Tom Oakley as he reflects on three years in deputy headship and the lessons that have shaped his thinking as a school leader.

Across the episode, Tom explores what it means to support teachers through sustained change, manage growth in a dynamic school environment, and address the real (rather than ideal) needs of a school community. From navigating an Ofsted inspection to leading a growing school through difficult data and complex transitions, Tom shares the leadership insights forged in the realities of everyday school life.

We discuss:

  • The power of coaching in supporting teacher development

  • Designing and implementing a Wellbeing Curriculum from the ground up

  • Lessons learned about leadership, change management, and meeting context-specific challenges

  • The gap between what leaders want to happen and what actually needs to happen

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, new to senior leadership, or supporting leaders within your school, this is an honest, reflective conversation that bridges theory and the lived experience of leadership in primary schools.

If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to leave a review, subscribe to the YouTube channel, or join the conversation on our Discord server.

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Episode 228: Three Lessons Learned from Three Years in Deputy Headship

For show notes, links, and a summary episode, sign up for the ⁠Hey! What You Reading For ⁠newsletter. Mondays at 7am BST - https://tdape.beehiiv.com/subscribe

⁠Click for tickets to TDaPE Conference Cymru ⁠

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1295761139449

In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Tom Oakley as he reflects on three years in deputy headship and the lessons that have shaped his thinking as a school leader.

Across the episode, Tom explores what it means to support teachers through sustained change, manage growth in a dynamic school environment, and address the real (rather than ideal) needs of a school community. From navigating an Ofsted inspection to leading a growing school through difficult data and complex transitions, Tom shares the leadership insights forged in the realities of everyday school life.

We discuss:

  • The power of coaching in supporting teacher development

  • Designing and implementing a Wellbeing Curriculum from the ground up

  • Lessons learned about leadership, change management, and meeting context-specific challenges

  • The gap between what leaders want to happen and what actually needs to happen

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, new to senior leadership, or supporting leaders within your school, this is an honest, reflective conversation that bridges theory and the lived experience of leadership in primary schools.

If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to leave a review, subscribe to the YouTube channel, or join the conversation on our Discord server.

  continue reading

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