Alongside being a teacher, Richard holds many roles within the secondary school where he works. Within each one he is consciously being a great role model for pupils.
In this conversation, he speaks openly about his approach to work. He explains how he strikes a balance between meeting both the school and his personal objectives.
Richard also discusses the importance of the black curriculum, the significance of educators having an awareness of cultural differences and his thoughts on black representation within school leadership.
This interviews offers a perspective into the additional responsibilities a black male teacher faces in daily school life.
The changes I’d like to see are more ethnic progression into senior leadership roles…seeing more black head teachers. The percentage is very low (1%) in the UK.
Richard
Black Curriculum Coordinator & Head of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Richard works in an outstanding and dynamic secondary school as a teacher, mentor, coordinator and football team leader.
With focus and determination to make a difference in young people’s lives, he works to develop pupils’ ambition and self-belief.
His energy and purpose are felt by his pupils and colleagues alike.
Highlights:
- 11:07 Prioritising
- 16:50 Understanding culture
- 20:40 Living with stereotypes
Resources:
Book: Eat That Frog: Get More Of The Important Things Done Today by Brian Tracy
Article: ‘There is absolutely systemic racism’: BAME headteachers share their views
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