I Was the 20th Headteacher in 26 Years…Here’s What I Learned

I Was the 20th Headteacher in 26 Years…Here’s What I Learned

January 14, 2026 · 52 min

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Sam Sheedy discusses the challenges and lessons learned from leading a school with high leadership turnover.

In this episode, Sam Sheedy shares what it’s really like to lead a school with extreme leadership turnover — and the lessons he learned about visibility, relationships, and sustainable leadership. A powerful conversation for headteachers, senior leaders, governors, and anyone working in education who wants to build trust, stability, and long-term impact. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of The School Podcast 📌 Leadership | School Culture | Visibility | Trust Huge thank you to our sponsors: Ga...

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