Three Lessons Learned from Three Years in Deputy Headship

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

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Kieran Mackle
May 19, 2025

Three Lessons Learned from Three Years in Deputy Headship

Good Morning, TDaPE Massive,

A two week streak - I am the very model of consistency. In all seriousness, though, setting this up so that podcast directly feeds the newsletter has made things so smooth I’m raging I didn’t think of it sooner.

This week, it was an absolute pleasure to chat with Tom Oakley about his leadership journey and it warmed my heart on so many levels. There’s tons to take away on a personal and professional level, so do check it out when you get the chance.

Three Lessons Learned from Three Years in Deputy Headship by Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Episode 228: Three Lessons Learned from Three Years in Deputy Headship. In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Tom Oakley as he reflects on three years in deputy headship and the lessons that have shaped his thinking as a school leader.

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Visual Summary

A ‘nine-minute’ summary video for use in briefings, meetings or when you’re in a rush.

Upstream Thinking - Peps Mccrea

Primary Reading - Chris Such

The Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Conference is back on September 27th and this time we’re coming to Cardiff for #TDaPECymru. With all funds going to Velindre Cancer Centre we’re all set to enjoy a day of the highest-quality professional learning while raising money for a great cause. It would be great to see you there. Speakers to be announced in the coming months…

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