Heavy is the English Head

By Emina McLean

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I have had a diverse career across primary, secondary and tertiary education. While I have focused on English and literacy predominantly, I have also worked in roles focused on student wellbeing, disability funding and supports, and school engagement and attainment. I’ve also worked in child and adolescent psychiatry and as a lecturer and researcher. Working across roles and sectors has caused me to think critically, creatively and reflectively about how we design and deliver educational experiences in our schools, particularly the systems, structures and processes that may allow us to have the most impact.

I recently left my Head of English role at a public school. It was one of the most rewarding, stimulating, demanding and difficult roles I’ve had. I now work with systems, schools, leaders, and teachers to develop ambitious and rigorous practices in English and literacy. I’ve met so many incredible English and literacy leaders over the last couple of decades. I think it’s one of the toughest, most complex portfolios to hold, and I wanted to provide a platform for great leaders to share their work. This is a podcast about the nitty gritty of leadership in English and literacy. I will interview a range of guests with diverse perspectives, experiences and roles.

Episode Date
Episode 10: Skye Staude
Dec 01, 2025
Episode 9: Dr Briony Schroor
Oct 14, 2025
Episode 8: Xanthi Rice & Terri Hibbert
Oct 07, 2025
Episode 7: Stephanie Le Lievre
Sep 23, 2025
Episode 6: Michelle Winch & Ingrid Sjolund
Sep 09, 2025
Episode 5: Emma Castelow
Jul 29, 2025
Episode 4: Jen Ashton & Jodee Wilson
Jul 10, 2025
Episode 3: Rachael Buck
Jul 01, 2025
Episode 2: Alice Jury
May 21, 2025
Episode 1: Chloe Painter
Apr 08, 2025