Step into [ed]Leadership with Angela Phillips
Thriving through growth
In this episode we are joined by Angela Phillips from Westminster School, who brings a wealth of experience as both a teacher and leader. Angela shares how she models continuous professional growth across her networks, while balancing the demands of teaching and leading. She talks about the importance of student voice, the joy she finds in seeing others succeed, and how the HALT process can empower educators and support passion projects.
We explore the challenges middle leaders face, from time pressures to navigating tough conversations with colleagues. Angela reflects on the perception of leadership titles, the impact of accreditation processes, and why middle leaders are the “glue” that holds a school together.
Throughout our conversation, Angela emphasises the need for compassion and kindness in leadership, and the value of honest feedback, even when it’s hard to hear. She shares how working with students energises her, and why continual growth and supporting others’ success remains her greatest passion in education.