Paul O'Sullivan

Born Irish ☘️ | University of Limerick | DT | Maths | Secondary Leadership | Future Leaders 2020 | NPQH | All views are my own.

[Irish Rugby @IrishRugby]

Signed. Sealed. Staying in green.

[Jamie Huston @JamieHuston19]

An empty desk can only mean the end of another school year. Today I finish my 26th year as a teacher.

After more than a quarter century in the classroom, here are five things I’ve learned:

[Mr Baker @MrBakerHOY]

Put myself through some pain to empathise with my Year 11’s…

[Stuart Lock @StuartLock]

I'm available this weekend for conversations if you've just picked up that we are recruiting for a Principal at The Vale Academy, Bedfordshire. Deadline Monday. Lovely school, trust into disruption-free learning and no fads.

https://t.co/omvcaFGYep

[Nicola Cole 👩🏻‍🏫 @MissCole279]

Starting to get September ready and to think about our T&L priorities for next year! 🤓

[Paul O'Sullivan @DTeach12]

@jon_hutchinson_ My guess is that this is from Blackfriars?

[Mumin Humayun @Mr_H1978]

I confiscated this phone at the start of the day.

Compliant student- handed it over, no issues, I said I would return at the end of the day.

Do you know how many times it pinged/vibrated in my office?

Over 78 times.

Please don't tell me they are not a distraction.

[Jordan Campbell @J0Campbe11]

A truly exceptional school, seeking an experienced and ambitious leader with the expertise and vision to maintain a disruption-free environment where students can focus, engage, and thrive.

[Paul O'Sullivan @DTeach12]

@Toyattay 7 = 3x - 8 , x = 5
Substitute for x: sequence is 3,10,17,…
4th term is 24?

(Hoping I get this right!!)

[Paul O'Sullivan @DTeach12]

@StockwoodPk @advschools No DSL’s or Site Agents were injured in the taking of this photo.

[Mumin Humayun @Mr_H1978]

I've seen this great role being advertised...

Share widely.

https://t.co/BQfa1vNx1p

[Paul O'Sullivan @DTeach12]

A rare opportunity to become TSPA’s next Vice Principal for Behaviour, Culture & Ethos.

We are immensely proud of our progress to date but our aspirations have no limit.

Pre-application visits or calls are encouraged and welcomed. https://t.co/NP0YMO0QNB

[Paul O'Sullivan @DTeach12]

Looking forward to seeing how many ducklings we have this year.

Must also see if any of the students can make a scare crow this year!

[Mumin Humayun @Mr_H1978]

A lovely week back.

The kids were on form.

A few new arrivals too. Eggciting times...as long as the crow keeps away.

[Nature Unedited @NatureUnedited]

Cows are actually really good swimmers and in Ireland they’re taken by boat to graze on offshore islands

[Advantage Schools @advschools]

We’re recruiting a Principal to lead @TheValeAcademy which is a strong, established school with great foundations & big ambitions for the future.
We're looking for a driven leader ready to take the school to the next level.
Find out more & apply: https://t.co/Gmu7hvj5dS

[Paul O'Sullivan @DTeach12]

@Asmaasultanaa @MattWallace888 @grok It’s a Specialist pack from Call of Duty. Obviously.

[Michael Chiles 🌍 @m_chiles]

***LESSON ROUTINES***

Helping our Year 6s feel ready for high school.

We’re sharing stories of the school day, with a little help from Lenny to build confidence, reduce worries, and give everyone a glimpse of what to expect.

#Transition #Year6 #NewBeginnings

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

Leaders: if you are still doing or planning a "mocksted" or mock inspection of any kind, you should not do that.

I get that ofsted anxiety is high and legitimate. Genuinely. But this isnt the way. It's totally toxic, and I 100% guarantee staff will not see it the way you do, however much you say "don't do anything differently" or "this isn't for ofsted, it's developmental."

Trust me. Other routes to school improvement are available.

[Paul O'Sullivan @DTeach12]

@StuartLock @PeterStefanovi2 @Keir_Starmer I wonder if we will look back on phones / social media in the same way we look at other industries, e.g. tobacco.

[Advantage Schools @advschools]

Today we say a heartfelt farewell to Cathy Barr as she begins her next chapter.

Her dedication, leadership & commitment to our schools & communities have made a lasting impact.

We are incredibly grateful for all she has given & wish her every success for the future.