Back to School: A Staff Room Survival Guide… How Many of These Teachers Do You Recognise and Which One Are YOU?
Heading back to school after the holidays? Check out my latest blog: ‘Back to School: A Staff Room Survival Guide’. Recognise any of these teacher characters in your own staff room? Do you relate to any yourself? Whichever teacher type you are, here’s to a very successful 2023!
2022: Reflections on a Year of Collaboration and Connection
As another year comes to a close, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the key events and developments that took place over the past 12 months. In this review, author Max Kelly looks back at the wonderful opportunities that were afforded to his schools in terms of the visitors they hosted and the visits they made to other schools and conferences. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or just interested in the world of education in the Isle of Man, we hope this review will provide some insights and inspiration as you look forward to the new year.
Strictly Come Dancing VS Headteachers: A Showdown Of Glitz, Glamour, and Leadership!
Its the finale of Strictly Come dancing tonight! Are you a fan? Have you been watching? Secretly been wondering what it has in common with school leadership? Nah… didn’t think so. But just in case you are intrigued about what the ballroom can tell us about headship, look no further as author Max Kelly walks us through… or rather waltzes us through… the glitz and glamour of dancing vs leadership!
Father Christmas Vs Headteachers: What Kind Of School Would Santa Run?
Are you tired of the same old school leadership model? Fed up of headteachers who just don’t understand the unique needs and challenges of the schools they run, the staff they lead and the pupils they provide for? Well, fear not, because there’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Santa Claus.
Standing Together: 5 Reasons Why Teachers Should Join a Union
With years of experience in the Isle of Man branch of the National Association of Head Teachers, I know the value of standing together with your colleagues in a union. Through my various roles, including President, Vice President, Branch Secretary, and casework rep, I have seen the power of collective bargaining and advocacy for teachers. In this blog post, I will outline the key reasons why teachers should consider joining a trade union.
New heads for Willaston and Scoill Yn Jubilee
The following news release was issued in the Isle of Man on Friday 30th September 2022 by Isle of Man Government. I am pleased to say that from January 2023 I will be taking on the headship of Willaston Primary School alongside my current headships at Dhoon School and Laxey School.
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