From finding the right role and developing your vision, to owning your weaknesses and genuinely working on them, Zoë Paramour's book is a must-read for any current or aspiring middle leader. It will bring useful insights for those situations you have not yet experienced and smiles for those you recognise. Middle leaders make things happen and this book will empower and support you to do this. A thoroughly fantastic read.

Claire Bracher, Assistant Headteacher, @cjabracher

A perfect manual for those about to dip their toes into primary middle leadership. It marries just the right amount of theory with all the essential practical advice and information needed to be successful in the role.

Aidan Severs, Deputy Headteacher, @thatboycanteach

Zoë Paramour leads us well through the key aspects of middle leadership to ensure positive impact in schools. This book is a perfect dip-in resource enabling readers to find chapters that are most relevant at the time. A must-buy for any aspirant or current middle leader.

Tracey Lawrence, @behaviourteach

Middle leadership roles can include subject leadership, phase leadership or specialised roles – whatever it is, this book gives excellent practical guidance in an easily read enjoyable format with a personal approach that gives confidence that the ideas and suggestions are firmly rooted in practical experience.

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After reading the book I know it will be a permanent fixture on my desk in my office as I try to be a better middle leader. It provides both a wealth of information and a good supply of tips and anecdotes to support middle leaders in almost any situation they can expect to find themselves in. A very enjoyable and informative read. Zoë has gained herself a new follower!

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