The role of a headteacher is incredibly complex. No two days are the same and at times you feel like you are not only juggling several balls and spinning many different plates, but you are trying to conduct the whole circus simultaneously from the steady base of a unicycle!
Yes, it is stressful, but it is also very rewarding. I often get asked “why did you want to be a headteacher?” My answer is simple: it is without doubt the best job in the world. The opportunity to shape the ethos and culture of a school which will then in turn help shape and develop thousands of wonderful young people is a genuine privilege.
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