In this episode Femi and Matt discuss Line management!  The duo get into what good practise might look like; things line managers should do and should avoid, regularity of meetings, line management as a partnership – so a collaborative process, and approaching line management outside of your specialism with genuine humility and curiosity.

They discuss the importance of looking at material in advance of the meeting (when applicable), minimising admin, getting to know the subject and department that you line manage, putting aside your own comfort zone and seeking to understand what is effective in this subject, line managers going to department meetings, centring line management around a vision for the department, setting and reviewing goals and providing support.

Finally, the importance of finding out the career aspirations of the people you line management, and looking for opportunities to dovetail their progression with the needs of the school.

As always Beyond Good welcome and invite opposing views and questions: @beyondgoodpod on X / twitter.