Book club 7

Supporting Purposeful School Leadership

James Pope from the HeadsUp4HTs community joins Iona Jackson from Edurio for a practical, candid discussion on purposeful school leadership. 

This interactive session is designed for school leaders who want to understand the bigger picture and find practical ways to navigate the pressures of the role.

Wednesday 14th January, 4:00–5:00 pm UK time (1-hour live session)

Leading a school is a privilege. It offers the chance to inspire others and make a genuine difference. However, the reality often involves rising expectations and limited resources.

Many leaders feel the weight of these demands daily.

In this live discussion with James Pope, we move beyond theory to look at the facts. We will explore how national challenges surfacing in Edurio’s survey data impact your daily reality.

You will leave with pragmatic strategies to stay connected to your intention, passion and purpose. Fill out the form below to save your seat.

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This session brings together the insights from the book Supporting purposeful school leadership and Edurio’s latest national data. We will contextualise your personal challenges within the wider landscape of the education sector.

This is your opportunity to shape the discussion. We invite you to ask your own questions, share your experiences and explore what actually works in schools today.

We will focus on clear, actionable steps you can take to prioritise yourself and your vision.

You’ll take away:

  • National context on the challenges facing leaders today, based on Edurio’s latest survey data.
  • Practical strategies to prioritise your wellbeing and manage feelings of overwhelm.
  • The opportunity to ask questions and get direct advice from experts and peers.
  • Actionable methods to stay true to the principled, purposeful leader you set out to be.

Supporting purposeful school leadership book cover

Speakers:

James Pope

James Pope

Author and former Headteacher

James is a former Headteacher and Executive Headteacher and has been described as a key influencer with the reach and network to lead change in the education system.

With a passion for leadership and education, James works to change the culture and ethos of the education sector through his work with schools, MATS, Local Authorities and Combined Authorities.

Iona Jackson

Iona Kelleher

Managing Director of Edurio

Iona leads on turning Edurio’s national datasets into useful and impactful insights for trust and school leaders.

Since joining Edurio in 2021, Iona has worked on national reports focused on topics such as equality, diversity and inclusion and staff retention.