In this episode, we sit down with Nikki as she unpacks her inspiring journey as an assistant principal. Nikki shares advice for new teachers and emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are—and equally, who you're not.

Nikki talks about her passion for continual improvement within the classroom and emphasizes the importance in the culture of supporting each other within the Trust.

With the book title challenge nearing completion can Elaine or Mike stop Alex this week from securing another win?

In this week's episode, Sue takes us through her early career journey as a curriculum leader and head of year. We hear about her time in pastoral support and her belief in the importance of pastoral support within education. We also hear about her passion for training the next generation of teachers and the importance of supporting trainee teachers.

In the book title challenge this week, after Mike's victory last week will Elaine stop Alex from making it 5 wins? Join us this week as we find out.

This week, we hear from Miranda Saville, who shares her career highlights and her path into teaching.

We explore the value of integrity, how going above and beyond makes a difference and why embracing change can be a good thing.

Miranda also reveals her three leadership lessons and explains the power of listening.

With Alex securing four wins, can Elaine or Mike win a round this week? Tune in to find out.

In this week's episode, we chat with Hannah Collins, Vice Principal at Trinity Academy Leeds.

Hannah talks about the privileges and challenges of building a new free school in Leeds.

Hannah also shares her insights on how dreaming big can transform students' lives for the better, her deep love of reading, and her belief in the power of words and stories to shape the future.

In other news, can Elaine or Mike stop Alex from making it 4 in a row this week?

Welcome back to week 3 of Sparke Sounds. This week we are joined by Oliver Alcock, Director of IT for Trinity MAT.

In this episode, we discuss Oliver's journey into IT and then into leadership.

Oliver shares his insights on the power of technology within education, the importance of building a strong team, and why being passionate about your work matters.

In round 3 of the book title challenge, can Alex make it 3 in a row?

This week, we're joined by Caroline Hamilton, who shares her fascinating career path.

From starting in finance to making the bold move into teaching, then returning full circle to the private sector, Caroline shares insights into leadership and the lessons learned along the way.

We'll also uncover her ultimate biscuit, explore the pride she feels in her work, and discover how White Rose Maths is changing the world with education outreach programmes.

And after last week's victory in the book title challenge, the big question remains: can Alex make it two wins in a row? Tune in now to find out.

In a season-first live recording, we sit down with Charlie Johnson, Executive Principal who works across primary and secondary, discussing the early career choices he made and how they shaped his journey into his current role.

The panel grills Charlie on his love of ultra running and chocolate biscuits.

Following on from last season, we have the return of the book title challenge. Who will start season 2 with an early lead?

The Season One Special gives us a chance to hear from the panel about what they have taken from the interviews and the key threads of successful leadership.