School Leadership Today exists to bring clarity, not clutter, to the work of leading schools. We publish thoughtful, practical, and experience-informed writing for school leaders across the UK, from headteachers and trust leaders to middle leaders shaping change within their schools.
If you have something meaningful to say about leadership in education, we want to hear from you.
We are particularly interested in contributions from:
You do not need to be a professional writer. You do need to have something useful, honest, and grounded to share.
Clear, balanced analysis of education policy. Not just what has changed, but what it means in practice for schools.
What has worked in your setting, what has not, and what you learned along the way.
Thoughtful pieces that challenge assumptions, explore tensions, or offer new ways of thinking about leadership.
How to move from idea to action. What effective implementation actually looks like in schools.
The strongest submissions tend to:
Our tone is professional, thoughtful, and grounded in the realities of school life.
We may edit submissions for clarity, tone, and consistency.
Writing for School Leadership Today offers:
Where appropriate, we may also invite contributors to write regularly or contribute to themed editions.
Send us a short pitch before writing your full article.
Your pitch should include:
Email your pitch to: andy@teacherwriters.com
We aim to respond to pitches promptly. If your idea is a good fit, we will invite you to submit a full draft.
School leadership is complex, demanding, and often misunderstood. The best insights do not always come from the loudest voices, but from those doing the work, thinking carefully, and reflecting honestly.
If that sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.
