52: Part 2 Educational Leadership Series: Conor Heaven: How to be a Successful Leader and Develop your Team

Episode Snapshot

Kelly Long chats with Conor Heaven, an Infant School Middle Leader and an Advisory Council Member of NAHT Edge whose aim is to discuss and debate policy on behalf of all Middle Leaders.

Conor is passionate about teaching and learning  and is curious about pedagogy, relationships, learning mindsets, first quality teaching, engagement, assessment and motivation. He believes collaboration is key to raising standards and wants to be part of the growing, sharing online community.

In the second episode of the Educational Leadership series, Kelly and Conor discuss the challenge of how to be a successful leader and develop others on your team.

Teacher-Parent Relationship Techniques that Work!

"Share your passion for each and every child that you teach!"

Create a buzz around the child's learning with the parent.

Show parents the learning journey that their child has gone through.

Professional Challenge – How to be a Successful Leader and Develop your Team

Overcoming the fears of being a leader

How to own your leadership style and empower others

How to turn your leadership vision into a reality

Creating autonomous team environments

Best Advice

"Believe more is possible!" 

Don't cap a child's potential based on their perceived ability.

Positive Habits 

“Have passion and belief in others!"

Best Educational Resources

inspiration4teachers.com for more information.