GESS Talks Webinar 41 - Leading the Way Back: Empowering School Leaders for a New Year

As school leaders gear up for the start of a new academic year, many are navigating new roles, welcoming fresh team members, and launching staff induction programmes—all while balancing the excitement of a new beginning with the pressures that come with it.

This discussion explores the realities school leaders face at this pivotal time of year: the pros and cons of stepping into leadership roles, the challenges of building effective teams, and the strategies used to support new staff. We delved into the pressing questions that keep leaders awake at night—from school culture to staffing and student outcomes.

• Moderator: Dr Helen Wright - Director of Global Thought Leadership
• Gwen Byrom - Director of Education Strategy, North London Collegiate School International
• Claire Evans - Chief Learning Officer, School of Humanity
• Edward Pearce - Director, Fairgreen International School
• Kamil Majeed - CEO & Executive Principal, Nordic International School