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Mark Roberts takes a sword to the mighty pens, glue sticks and coloured paper that brighten teachers’ days

On GCSE results day, teachers shouldn’t shoulder full responsibility for what students get, says this assistant head

Not only is it in desperate need of attention, it could uncover a heap of teaching treasures

The negative perception of SLTs is unfair, argues Mark Roberts, and it’s discouraging teachers with great leadership potential

School leaders are being unfairly demonised by teachers struggling under the burden of excessive workload and high-stakes accountability, writes Mark Roberts. Here, the assistant head warns that, as a result of this toxic narrative, schools will be left facing a huge shortage of senior leaders because good teachers are being put off joining SLTs for fear they will be selling their soul to the ‘dark side’

Schools – and parents – have changed a lot since many teachers completed their training. To fill the CPD gap, Mark Roberts offers some vital advice to ensure you walk away with your reputation intact