When we try to please everyone, we end up pleasing no one... least of all, ourselves.

One of my fav hikes. Summer well-being continued! #hike #summer2023 #Wellbeing #summerholidays

Self-care doesn't always mean abandoning things that are difficult & replacing them with things that are easy, luxurious or effortless. It means doing things that are conducive to making you feel better long term. Sometimes that can mean doing hard things in the short term.

A principal’s most important job is to support teachers. When teachers are supported, kids are supported. It’s as simple as that. #multiplyexcellence

So they should!

When your saying appears in a classroom! #culture #school #proud HeadteacherChat Farhana Patel FCCT

Great having the super talented @KateisDrawing at school today. Children have loved it!

Absolute pleasure having Dave Draws in school for the past three days. Children have watched on in amazement as he has created an incredible Bolton mural as a centre piece for our school. #art #primaryart

Thrilled with our efforts to turn an empty space into our new Art Gallery, creating a quality space to celebrate achievement and for quiet reflection! #teachertwitter #art

Absolutely delighted to have won The Bolton News Headteacher of the Year 2024!!! It takes a team to make a difference and I want to thank every single member of my amazing team that has made a difference over the past two years. Thank you Geraldine Whitehead! #teachertwitter

I’m recruiting for dedicated and ambitious teachers to join my new team at New Moston in North Manchester! Get in touch if you want more info! greater.jobs/job/75669256

Had a bit of assembly fun today!

Primary school's turns around its fortunes after 'period of turbulence' ift.tt/9x7lTVp

It’s been a privilege and an honour to lead such a fantastic school with fantastic people. Great achievement - by all!

If you work in a school, check in with your headteacher. Offer them a cup of tea or coffee. It can make a huge difference for someone carrying a heavy load. Remember, they are human beings too. ☕️

North Manchester is the place to be! Exciting headship just come out… greater.jobs/job/75671720

I’m back at LiverpoolHopeEducation helping the next generation of teachers to understand more about the recruitment process in primary education. Love coming to this place, very welcoming!

I must be on commission because it seems to be a trend for where I go… delighted to have Dave Draws at New Moston! Amazing talking point at school and great for the kids to see art as a profession! Thanks Dave, Great as always.

I’m recruiting for teachers! If you or anyone you know is looking for a teaching role in an exciting school in Manchester, let me know!! greater.jobs/job/75690168

Switching off in the summer holidays is never easy for a headteacher. But they are a chance to step back, reflect on the year, and reset for the one ahead. Sometimes the best ideas come when you’re 30,000ft in the air. #HeadteacherLife #SchoolLeadership #Reflection