How can teachers balance parenting and headship, and how can schools improve flexible working?

In our 67th interview is with Emma Turner, an author, columnist for TES and research and CPD lead at a multi-academy trust in Leicestershire, listen to Emma and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss:

Emma’s educational memories and valuable lessons as a teacher. Hear about how her co-headship job-opportunity came to be - one of the first in the country - and her current research and typical day as a CPD leader of a multi-academy trust. Ross asks Emma to explain why teachers are now recognising the value of cognitive science through research and why this is an important shift.

We learn more about ‘Be More Toddler’, Emma’s leadership book leadership and legacy and the importance of making leadership roles family-friendly, not just for women. We also learn some top tips for people wanting to become co-headteachers or co-leaders and discover Emma’s greatest achievement and what book Emma is currently reading. This podcast is only 28 minutes in length and perfect for the journey to and from work. Remember, our podcast is available on iTunes!

To find out more about Emma Turner, you can follow her on Twitter, or from reading her book. You can also learn more about one of the growing shared leadership networks. Visit www.SharedHeadshipNetwork.com.

Thanks for listening.