Succeeding as a Deputy Head

Chris Passey has been the Deputy Head of Kimichi School in Birmingham for 7 years. Passionate about education and supporting others, Chris is Chair of Governors at Waseley Hills High School and Vice Chair at Sutton Park Primary, both schools under the Central Schools Region Trust (CRST) founded by the RSA of which Chris is a proud Fellow. Follow Chris @MrChrisPasseyAdam Kohlbeck currently works as Deputy Head teacher of Birkbeck Primary school, responsible for curriculum, teaching and learning and staff development. Adam speaks regularly on Teacher Talk radio and is a guest lecturer for both Greenwich University and York University. He's also a consultant for Pixl, a network of schools and educators working to improve life chances and outcomes for young people. Follow Adam @adam08247386In 2023, Adam and Chris set up Edupulse; an online platform which showcases voices in education and offers leadership coaching, teaching insights and a regular podcast featuring a diverse range of experts from the education sector.

Succeeding as a Deputy Head stands as a seminal contribution to educational leadership literature, offering a nuanced and deeply practical guide for Deputy Headteachers who must navigate the complex intersection of strategy, relationships and professional growth.