Mandy Coalter's book is about people management in schools: how to make a school a place where staff want to work and stay. The publisher says she draws on her HR experience in the schools sector and beyond, and gives practical tips on staff retention, performance and engagement.
What the book covers
The publisher names these topics:
- addressing teacher workload
- what motivates and retains staff
- the role leaders play in good people management in schools
Who it is for
School leaders responsible for staff retention, performance and workload. The publisher frames the book around the part leaders play in people management, rather than as a guide to HR procedures.
About the book
- Author: Mandy Coalter, an HR specialist.
- Full title: Talent Architects: How to make your school a great place to work.
- Publisher: John Catt (Hachette UK). Paperback published 1 October 2018, 132 pages, ISBN 9781911382935; also available as an ebook (ISBN 9781398383470).
Source: Hachette UK and Hachette Learning, checked 13 October 2026.