When the Leader Breaks: What Happens Then?

In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, we sit down with Andrew Lewin, a former headteacher who now works as a workplace resilience and wellbeing practitioner. With years of leadership experience in education and a deep understanding of the pressures teachers face, Andrew brings thoughtful insights into how burnout takes root in schools—and, more importantly, how it can be addressed. He shares his personal journey from headship to wellbeing advocacy, highlighting the emotional toll of school leadership and the importance of creating psychologically safe environments for staff.Andrew and I explore what resilience truly means in the context of education, moving beyond the buzzword to examine practical ways schools can support their teachers. We discuss how school culture, leadership behaviours, and systemic demands all influence staff wellbeing, and Andrew offers realistic strategies for leaders to build healthier, more compassionate school communities.Whether you're a teacher feeling the strain or a leader wanting to do better by your team, this conversation is full of honest reflections and hopeful solutions.Connect with Andrew Lewin:Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lewin-resilience-wellbeingWebsite: www.project1000.co.ukFollow me on:1. Instagram: @rowenaphicks2. Facebook: Rowena Hicks3. Linked In: Rowena HicksEmail me: [email protected] my website for Books, Journals, Free Community and lots of other interesting stuff: www.rowenahicks.com