Episode 21 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Richard James

For the twenty-first episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing friend Richard James.

Richard has been teaching for 26 years and is currently a Deputy Principal in Queensland. Richard has worked in various schools and had various experiences either as a teacher, head of department or a Deputy Principal.

Richard discusses the following:

- His teaching journey, why he became a teacher and his teacher role model/s.

- His leadership career to date.

- Qualities of a strong leader and experiences and PL required to be a Deputy Principal.

- Biggest challenges and greatest strength as a leader.

- Looking deeper into his Deputy Principal roles at his two school (Student Learning and Outcomes and Student Wellbeing and Support).

- Tips and advice when moving schools.

- Advice when dealing with parents

- Balancing his teaching career and being a Dad.

- One Word Association with Todd (Game)

Richard mentioned the Education Endowment Foundation website during the interview. Here is the link -  https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/about-us-

Richard also mentioned the Ted Lasso YouTube clip “Be Curious Not Judgemental”

Here it is if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_FofLSherM