Educator’s Corner

In this episode, we speak with Lord Jim Knight, a prominent figure in education and technology, about moving beyond Ofsted, curriculum reform, and the impact of AI on education. Lord Knight, former Minister of State for Schools and member of Gordon Brown's cabinet, is currently non-executive chair of several organisations including E-Act, Century Tech, STEM Learning and COBIS. He shares his journe...

Teacher wellbeing is central to student success, which is why it’s a key priority for many school leaders. But with limited time and resources, how can we make a real difference to staff wellbeing? Mark Leppard MBE, Headmaster at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, joins us to explore 4 practical ways to support staff wellbeing in schools. Tune in to discover:- One simple protocol that c...

The international school sector has seen an impressive 8.5% growth over the past five years. According to ISC Research, 1,097 new schools have opened since 2019, and the market serves a total of 7.4 million students worldwide. In this episode, we are joined by seasoned leadership consultant Grainne O'Reilly to explore the factors fuelling this rapid expansion of the international schools secto...

How can schools improve student wellbeing and inclusivity? In this episode of the Educator’s Corner podcast, I am joined by Matthew Savage, an educational consultant and creator of the "Mona Lisa Effect," to explore this question. Matthew shares: - The importance of data in measuring what truly matters in education.- How leaders can create a more supportive and inclusive learning environ...

The global teacher shortage is hitting UK schools particularly hard. According to a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report, 46% of secondary schools had at least one vacant position in the last academic year. British international schools are also struggling to recruit specialist secondary teachers. So, how can we solve the teacher shortage? Can innovation save us? In Part 2 of the Global T...

Team Coaching: What It Is, What It Is Not, and How It Can Combat Burnout   In Episode 7 of the Educator's Corner podcast, Linda Berlot discusses team coaching with host Kai Vacher, highlighting its transformative impact and role as an antidote for burnout. Key Points:   Understanding the essence of team coaching and its distinction from 1:1 coaching. Exploring the purpose and significance of team...

Join industry trailblazer and thought leader Mark Steed and me as we delve into one of the most pressing challenges facing international education today: the teacher recruitment crisis. The global teacher shortage is often likened to a "grey rhino", an imminent threat that has been looming for several years but is now poised to strike with devastating impact. Throughout this episode, we...

Some educators think coaching is fluffy, ineffective and impractical. Yet, research says otherwise. According to the International Coaching Federation, organisations that create coaching cultures are more likely to recruit and retain high-performing staff and increase employee engagement. That’s why today’s guest, Nicholas McKie, believes that schools could benefit from embracing a coaching cultur...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Educator's Corner podcast. In this solo episode I offer a summary of what I’ve been learning since the first ‘Educators Corner’ Podcast at the start of this term back in September. I’ll do this by sharing our AI strategy at British School Muscat and British School Salalah for the rest of the academic year. In the podcast I reference ‘ The Coming Wave ’ by Mustafa Suleym...

Do the benefits of using AI in schools outweigh the risks? What guardrails should we put in place to ensure we’re using AI responsibly? In this episode of the Educator’s Corner podcast, Kai explores these questions with Phillipa Wraithmell, Assistant Principal at Rashid and Latifa School, Dubai, and author of The Digital Ecosystem. They discuss:- How leaders can support their colleagues and studen...

Since the launch of ChatGPT, schools and teachers everywhere have been pondering how, when and even whether to use AI in the classroom. Is it safe to use with students? Should we encourage or punish the use of generative AI tools? And will this technology replace teachers? In this episode of The Educator’s Corner podcast, Kai is joined by educational pioneer and keynote speaker Dan Fitzpatrick, al...

I’m delighted to share with you the first episode of the ‘Educator’s Corner’ podcast: the show that brings you conversations with educators from all over the world; conversations where we stay curious for a little longer about the issues, challenges and opportunities which we are facing in our schools and our communities. This week on the Educator’s Corner podcast, I’ll be discussing leadership, s...