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NQT Special: Looking for leadership responsibility?

Middle leadership NQTs
Many NQTs will already be thinking about their career paths. Jeanette Smart offers some advice about taking on leadership responsibilities.

Leadership within the teaching profession is an emotional journey that will require planning, resolve, resilience and the whole-hearted belief that you can have an impact on pupil outcomes – and believe me you can. 

You should not lose focus on your teaching, but also find the time to consider what skills and qualities you can start to work on now that will set you off on your journey to middle leadership. 

This process can be greatly enhanced by working with other like-minded middle leaders and building up your network.

In the meantime, here are a few tips to help you get ready to step up into middle leadership.

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