Matthew Evans
Chief executive of The Athelstan Trust and former headteacher with 12 years in headship, author and education commentator providing expertise on school leadership, assessment and organisational issues.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 49min
What does it mean to be a school leader in 2026? With Matt Evans
Matthew Evans, CEO of The Athelstan Trust and former headteacher, shares his leadership journey and why domain-specific expertise matters. He critiques generic leadership models. He discusses changing headship since the pandemic, parental complaints and how to protect staff. He explores assessment, shifting toward mastery and practical feedback for classrooms.
