"The (UN)HAPPY HEADTEACHER: Navigating headship and finding joy in the role" is for headteachers trying to balance the demands of the role with their own well-being. Nadia Hewstone, a former headteacher and school leadership coach, gives advice drawn from her own experience of headship.
The book begins by addressing the common risks of burnout and boredom faced by headteachers, then looks at how headteachers can reconnect with their personal values, set life goals, and plan for both their professional and personal lives. It is as much about finding joy and fulfilment in headship as about running a school.
The book also provides practical tools for strategic planning, emphasising the importance of deep work, setting priorities, and effective time management. The advice is written for headship specifically.
Who it is for
Read it if you are a head, or another senior leader, feeling the risk of burnout or boredom the book opens with.
About the book
- Author: Nadia Hewstone, a former headteacher and school leadership coach.
- Full title: The (UN)HAPPY HEADTEACHER: Navigating headship and finding joy in the role.
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