09.27.2015 - By Kelly Long
Episode snapshot
Kelly Long chats with Jules Daulby, a co-facilitator of the WomenEd steering group, former SEN Specialist Advisory teacher, mother of four and life-long learner. Together Kelly and Jules discuss topics including how aspiring mature candidates can pursue roles in senior leadership.
Challenging behaviour techniques that work!
“Have unconditional positive regard for students!”
The more challenging the behaviour, the more that child needs to be swamped with love and support – Relationships are key!
Tell students that you like them!
Invest time in getting to know individual students.
Professional challenge
Overcoming the challenges and barriers that mature candidates face when aspiring into leadership.
Balancing the role of mother vs. leader.
Getting back in the game and finding your leadership trajectory!
Best Advice
Teach a couple of outstanding lessons a week, a few good ones and some howlers. Rotate the classes and repeat. This is the best survival tactic for teachers!
Positive habits
Focus on what is most important to the learner!
Best Educational Resources
The staff around you, tap into their knowledge!
WomenEd – Connecting existing and aspiring women leaders in education