This week the Tes published my article on making a success of  the first term as a new middle leader.

How to succeed as a middle leader

Becoming a middle leader means becoming a lever for change in your school. Suddenly, the decisions you make not only affect you and your students, but also your entire team and all of the students they teach.

As you embark on your first term as a middle leader, the weight of this new power can feel a bit daunting – but it’s also an exciting position to be in. So, how can you make a success of your first term?

You can read the rest here.