Listen "Sam Crome: How to create and lead thriving school teams"
Episode Synopsis
I’m joined by the brilliant Sam Crome to explore what it really takes to build, lead, and sustain high-performing teams in schools.
From pastoral teams to senior leadership and multi-school networks, Sam shares a wealth of experience and practical strategies for creating strong, collaborative cultures that drive school success.
Across the series, we explore:
🤝 How to get the most out of pastoral teams and support a culture of care
🌟 The key qualities that define high-performing teams—and how leaders can develop them
🚀 Practical advice for middle and senior leaders to boost team performance and collaboration
🏫 How to lead effectively at scale—across trusts, clusters, or multi-school settings
🎯 Strategies for building team alignment, belonging, and shared purpose
⚙️ How to manage team dynamics and ensure operational efficiency over time
Whether you're leading a department, part of SLT, or working across multiple schools, this series is full of actionable insights to help you build resilient, purpose-driven teams that make a real impact.
🎧 Tune in, take notes, and let us know your reflections!
#SamCrome #HighPerformingTeams #SchoolLeadership #PastoralLeadership #SLT #TrustLeadership #TeamCulture #TeacherCPD #LeadershipDevelopment #SchoolImprovement #EduPodcast #TeamworkInSchools
From pastoral teams to senior leadership and multi-school networks, Sam shares a wealth of experience and practical strategies for creating strong, collaborative cultures that drive school success.
Across the series, we explore:
🤝 How to get the most out of pastoral teams and support a culture of care
🌟 The key qualities that define high-performing teams—and how leaders can develop them
🚀 Practical advice for middle and senior leaders to boost team performance and collaboration
🏫 How to lead effectively at scale—across trusts, clusters, or multi-school settings
🎯 Strategies for building team alignment, belonging, and shared purpose
⚙️ How to manage team dynamics and ensure operational efficiency over time
Whether you're leading a department, part of SLT, or working across multiple schools, this series is full of actionable insights to help you build resilient, purpose-driven teams that make a real impact.
🎧 Tune in, take notes, and let us know your reflections!
#SamCrome #HighPerformingTeams #SchoolLeadership #PastoralLeadership #SLT #TrustLeadership #TeamCulture #TeacherCPD #LeadershipDevelopment #SchoolImprovement #EduPodcast #TeamworkInSchools
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