Listen "Adam Robbins: Middle Leadership Mastery"
Episode Synopsis
I’m joined by the brilliant Adam Robbin, author of Middle Leadership Mastery, to explore what it truly takes to thrive as a middle leader in education.
Whether you're new to middle leadership, navigating a new school, or seeking to grow in your role, this series is packed with actionable strategies, honest reflections, and expert guidance.
Together, we explore:
📚 Why Adam wrote Middle Leadership Mastery and how it supports real leadership growth
📝 What effective assessment leadership looks like
📋 How middle leaders can drive curriculum and quality assurance with purpose
🏫 Tips for building a strong culture, especially when promoted internally or starting fresh
⚙️ How to support underperforming staff, lead meaningful change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
🤝 Navigating relationships — from managing up to handling tricky dynamics with your line manager
🌿 Prioritising wellbeing and managing workload for yourself and your team
💡 And how to make departmental meetings more impactful and collaborative
This is essential listening for current and aspiring middle leaders who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and care.
🎧 Tune in to the full series and let us know your key takeaways!
#AdamRobbin #MiddleLeadership #CurriculumLeadership #AssessmentMatters #QualityAssurance #InstructionalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TeacherCPD #SchoolImprovement #EducationalLeadership #EduPodcast #LeadingWithImpact
Whether you're new to middle leadership, navigating a new school, or seeking to grow in your role, this series is packed with actionable strategies, honest reflections, and expert guidance.
Together, we explore:
📚 Why Adam wrote Middle Leadership Mastery and how it supports real leadership growth
📝 What effective assessment leadership looks like
📋 How middle leaders can drive curriculum and quality assurance with purpose
🏫 Tips for building a strong culture, especially when promoted internally or starting fresh
⚙️ How to support underperforming staff, lead meaningful change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
🤝 Navigating relationships — from managing up to handling tricky dynamics with your line manager
🌿 Prioritising wellbeing and managing workload for yourself and your team
💡 And how to make departmental meetings more impactful and collaborative
This is essential listening for current and aspiring middle leaders who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and care.
🎧 Tune in to the full series and let us know your key takeaways!
#AdamRobbin #MiddleLeadership #CurriculumLeadership #AssessmentMatters #QualityAssurance #InstructionalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TeacherCPD #SchoolImprovement #EducationalLeadership #EduPodcast #LeadingWithImpact
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