January 11, 2025

S03E01 - Nick Hart on Leading with Responsiveness: A School Leader's Journey

1 hour 24 minutes

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Nick Hart takes us on an inspiring journey from his beginnings in sports science to becoming a school leader in Dubai. A respected voice in educational leadership, Nick shares insights from his blog and books, delving into the evolution of his leadership style. He discusses the critical role of context in decision-making, introduces the concept of the school year’s rhythm for structured improvement and highlights the importance of trust in fostering strong school communities. Tune in for practical advice and thought-provoking ideas on navigating the complexities of educational leadership.

Resources mentioned:

Nick Hart’s books:

Creating a strong culture and a positive climate in schools

Impact: a five part framework for making a difference in schools

Nick Hart’s blog posts discussed in this episode:

Leadership handbook 5.0

School improvement: Rhythm of the year

Culture setting | More than words

A model for school improvement

Vivianne Robinson

Mary Kennedy

Dr. Neil Gilbride

Bryk and Schneider

Ambition Institute - The persistent problems of school leadership

AERO

You can connect with Nick:

Twitter: @MrNickHart

Website: mrnickhart.wordpress.com

You can connect with Brendan:

Twitter: @learnwithmrlee

Facebook: @learningwithmrlee

Linkedin: @brendan-lee-kft

Website: learnwithlee.net

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A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics - 10 hr Online (Live) Course

While there’s been strong momentum for the science of reading, what about maths?

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