Step into [ed]Leadership with Peter Westhead
Success is achieved in the middle
Our guest this episode is Deputy Principal Peter Westhead. Wezz shares his journey from the UK to Adelaide, Melbourne and now to Queensland, where he is in his second year as Deputy Principal at Springfield Anglican College.
We discuss the ways we can impact the cultures at our schools and the ways they will in turn undoubtedly impact us. As a previous Director of People Strategy (no comma!) and Culture, Wezz shares that working with people in schools - students and adults – has more in common than we might think and unpacks the elements of strong staff induction
We explore the misnomer of feeling the need to choose pastoral or academic pathways in our careers and the reframing of middle leadership from being viewed as purely managerial. He highlights the importance of bringing out leadership in others and potential obstacles for aspiring leaders. He also shares some fantastic tips about interviewing for roles.
Wezz is an outstanding educator and leader whose passion for working is schools is evident in all he does. We know you will love our discussion with him and come away inspired to consider your educational path in 2025.