Leadership guidance
Leadership guidance
Introduction to leadership guidance
School staff often juggle multiple complex tasks and demands, so a focus on staff mental health and wellbeing has become an increasing priority. Taking good care of staff helps them to perform to the best of their ability and ensures that they are better able to support students.
We have a selection of articles that explore leading under global uncertainty, how to support staff mental health and practical ways to consider your own self-care.
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Leading under uncertainty
The global pandemic created a wave of uncertainty. As a principal or deputy, you have probably had to adapt and respond to the needs of your school community in many different ways.
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Promoting staff mental health
Identify opportunities for staff to engage in capacity-building activities that support conversations about mental health.
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Leadership self-care
If we want to encourage students and staff to mind their mental health, it is important to act as a role model in minding our own mental health and wellbeing.