Educational Management

by Dr Luke Chaeter Introduction: Why Engagement Matters Now More Than Ever International school leadership today operates in an era of unprecedented complexity.
Alongside academic rigour and global benchmarking, the emotional and professional needs of teachers must be prioritised.
A recent phenomenological study conducted within a British International School in Northeast Asia, grounded in Self-Determination …

Leadership Lessons for Lasting Teacher Engagement Read More »

by Raymond Lee As a deputy principal of an international school in Hong Kong, I have come to realise that the retention of teachers is as crucial as their recruitment.
While we often focus on hiring and training new educators, we must also prioritise strategies that keep our talented teachers engaged and satisfied in their …

A Retention Framework as the Major Recruitment Strategy Read More »

by Nishant Sharma In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has become more than just a social media slang often used by Millennials and Gen Z – it could be a driving force in the world of educational leadership and innovation.
 According to a report published in EdTech Magazine, 90% of principals believe technology is …

FOMO In Tech: A Change Leadership Tool or a Trap? Read More »

by Gavin Kinch When I first started creating the school timetable, the Principal told me, “You must include every supervision duty and formal meeting on each teacher’s timetable as this makes it official.
” While this isn’t entirely accurate, there is some truth to it.
Without a written record, expectations can become ambiguous, leaving room for …

Effective Curriculum Change Read More »

by Jake Madden Throughout my journey in the education sector, which spans several enriching years, I’ve come face to face with the escalating challenge of teacher workload—a dilemma that’s not just a statistic but a lived reality impacting educators’ wellbeing and student outcomes across the globe.
Drawing from a wealth of data, including insights from …

Navigating the Waters of Teacher Workload: A Personal Reflection Read More »

by Iain Sinton Has Your School Tapped into the Vast Potential Your Timetable Has to Offer to Accelerate Your School to the Next Level? The positive impact your timetable can have on your school is something that is often underestimated.
As well as being a fundamental aspect of your school’s organisational structure, a good timetable …

How Can You Ensure Your Timetable is Responsive to the Evolving Needs of Your School? Read More »

by Alistair Downs Leading a school through international accreditation for the first time (or any time!) can be a daunting proposition.
Where to start? and what does the process look like? Read on…   Choosing the Right Accreditation for Your School Once you (or your School Board) have decided that your school is going to complete …

Leading Your School Through International Accreditation Read More »

by Rob Ford.
Summer Reflections This summer marked four years since I took the very difficult decision to leave the English state system and move fully to the international sector and take up my current post in Moldova as CEO and Director of Heritage International Schools.
  I remember very clearly the conversations I had just …

An International Head’s Perspective on Recruitment and Retention in the UK Read More »