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The School Leadership Podcast

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A regular look at the issues that affect all sorts of leaders in schools, brought to you by NAHT. In this series, you'll hear interviews with some of the leading voices in education covering topics at the heart of leadership and learning.

Join NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen and colleagues in conversation with key thought leaders and the people who directly affect what's happening in teaching. It's a unique listen and the only podcast like it in the sector.

Battling burnout: tips and tools for school leaders

Join Rowena Hicks, an experienced teacher and deputy head, as she shares her experience of burnout – a challenge faced by so many school leaders. In this episode, you’ll hear Rowena talk about the role of self-reflection, core competencies, micro changes and psychological safety, and offer practical suggestions for schools to transform their approach to burnout and bring about better outcomes for students.

Rowena will be facilitating NAHT’s Make Time for What Matters webinar, which takes place from 9.30am to midday on Thursday 6 February.

For more about Rowena’s work, see rowenahicks.com, where you can also find out about her podcast Beat Teacher Burnout!

For more insightful and engaging discussions on key issues in education and school leadership, explore NAHT’s online magazine, Leadership Focus.

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First published 10 November 2025