The Educator’s Corner podcast offers engaging conversations with educators from all over the world about the issues, challenges and opportunities we are facing in our schools and our communities. Creating, innovating and redesigning education that prepares our students to be best for the rapidly changing world requires courageous, empathetic and humble leadership. Together we will have conversations where we stay curious for a little longer about what matters in preparing our young people to live fulfilling lives.
Educator’s Corner
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The Educator’s Corner podcast offers engaging conversations with educators from all over the world about the issues, challenges and opportunities we are facing in our schools and our communities. Creating, innovating and redesigning education that prepares our students to be best for the rapidly changing world requires courageous, empathetic and humble leadership. Together we will have conversations where we stay curious for a little longer about what matters in preparing our young people to live fulfilling lives.
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June 25, 2026
Why Schools Must Now Market to Teachers | Bonus clip
<p>If the global teacher shortage means candidates hold all the cards, why are schools still recruiting like it’s 2010?</p><p>In this bonus clip from episode 28 of the Educator's Corner podcast, Kai Vacher and his panel of experts turn the recruitment model upside down. If teachers are building powerful personal brands and becoming influencers, schools can no longer rely on their reputation to attract top talent. They have to sell their story in a medium that appeals to young professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Love this clip? Catch the full episode.</strong></p><p>Dive deeper into salary negotiations, family package trends, and how top schools are navigating the 44-million teacher shortfall.</p><p>👉 <strong>Watch/Listen to the Full Episode Here:</strong><a href="https://youtu.be/cu6fRZd637I"> <u>https://youtu.be/cu6fRZd637I</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Experts featured:</strong></p><p><strong>Leisa Grace Wilson</strong> (Editorial Director, Teach Middle East Magazine)</p><p><strong>Laura Rigney</strong> (Director of School Services, Teacher Horizons)</p><p><strong>Mark Leppard MBE</strong> (Headmaster, British School Al Khubairat)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#TeacherRecruitment #InternationalSchools #EducationLeadership #SchoolMarketing #EdChat #GenZTeachers</p>
May 28, 2026
Q&A: What Does Quality Hybrid Schooling Look Like?
<p>What does effective online pedagogy involve? How can hybrid schools deliver quality education in practical subjects like Art and Design? What key lessons can we learn from Higher Education when designing hybrid schools?</p><p>Following the previous live episode on the Reimagining Secondary Schooling for a Changing World, Kai Vacher and Mark Steed return for a Question Time special. Taking questions you shared, they tackle the practical, financial, and pedagogical realities of shifting towards a hybrid school model.</p><p>From addressing the lingering "bad rap" of pandemic-era online learning to reimagining structural school design and slashing international recruitment costs, Kai and Mark explore how flexing into hybrid can maximise our most valuable resource: the time teachers spend interacting with students.</p><p>Tune in to discover:</p><ul><li><p>Why modern online pedagogy is a leap ahead of "emergency Zoom" learning.</p></li><li><p>How hybrid structures can drastically reduce school operation and staffing costs.</p></li><li><p>The blueprint for designing collaborative school spaces that prioritise well-being.</p></li><li><p>How schools can leverage VR and AI tutors to protect teacher contact time.</p></li><li><p>What hybrid and online leaders must do to build trust in this new schooling model.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>About Our Guest</p><p>A regular guest on the show, Mark Steed is the Director and Consultant at Steed Education, which specialises in educational consultancy support for Schools Groups, U.K. independent schools, and English-speaking international schools. <a href="https://www.steededucation.com/founders"><u>Read more about Mark here</u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, Mark and Kai weigh in on:</strong></p><p>01:02 Does the "bad reputation" of online learning stem from a lack of peer interaction?</p><p>04:01 Do online lessons during the school day require additional physical staffing?</p><p>06:31 What do practical subjects like Art & Design look like in a hybrid model?</p><p>11:12 How do you decide what deserves face-to-face time vs. what goes online?</p><p>16:20 The shift to "One-to-Many" super-teachers and the rise of AI tutoring</p><p>19:36 How can hybrid designs intentionally nurture well-being and belonging?</p><p>22:15 Solutions for UK schools battling VAT pressures and low-uptake A-level courses</p><p>27:54 What quality assurance kitemarks will build trust in hybrid models?</p><p>32:41 What can we learn from Higher Education’s hybrid struggles?</p><p>37:30 Why are we trapped in subject blocks and closing schools for half the year?</p><p>41:22 Invitation to Reimagining Secondary Schooling 2027 London Conference</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://subscribepage.io/reimagining-secondary-schooling-report"><u>Reimagining Secondary Schooling 2026 Report</u></a> — Steed Education</p><p><a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/what-do-higher-education-students-want-from-online-learning"><u>What do higher education students want from online learning? (2023)</u></a> — McKinsey</p><p><br></p><p><strong>KaiPod News</strong></p><p>Keep the conversation going with KaiPod News — a monthly newsletter from Kai Vacher sharing insights, stories, and strategies from education leaders around the world. <a href="https://subscribepage.io/kaipod-news"><u>Subscribe here</u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Save the Date</strong></p><p>Join Mark and Kai in person at the Reimagining Secondary Schooling conference</p><p>🗓️Tuesday 19 January 2027</p><p>📍Pearson Education, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL</p><p>ℹ️<a href="https://www.steededucation.com/conference"><u>Register your interest here</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Related episodes:</strong></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/no3Kn-7I7hY?si=bhjQArrpKEaVTDZU"><u>Episode 24 - Inside the UK's fastest growing school (with Hugh Viney)</u></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/h0GfdRtQkv8?si=bzWBMzi_RBt4oIBC"><u>Episode 26 - Why 50% of Secondary School Students Have Stopped Trying (with Jenny Anderson)</u></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/-IJO2a1b8Yk?si=WEqBclM-6oMcbQRK"><u>Episode 30 - Reimagining Secondary Schooling for a Changing World (with Mark Steed)</u></a></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-vacher-88753718/"><u>Kai Vacher</u></a></p><p>A BSM BSS production</p><p>Post-production by <a href="https://communicating-for-impact.com/"><u>Communicating for Impact</u></a></p><p>Report Research by Lauren Martin at <a href="https://simplycopyco.com/"><u>Simply Copy</u></a></p><p>With thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this episode: Christina Astin, Simon Luxford-Moore, Suzanne Rodgers, Neelam Aamir, Elizabeth Asenso-Agyemang, Rufus Sanders, Trevor Rowell, and Peter Derby-Crook.</p>
May 7, 2026
Live Special: Reimagining Secondary Schooling for a Changing World
<p>Hybrid schooling is more than just an emergency fix for a rainy day.</p><p>For many educators and families, online learning still carries the heavy baggage of the pandemic. It was seen as a means of survival rather than a promising new model. But as regional conflicts and extreme weather events force schools to close at short notice, is it time to move beyond the "emergency zoom" and embrace a more sophisticated, hybrid model of education?</p><p>In this special live episode, <strong>Kai Vacher</strong> is joined by educational consultant <strong>Mark Steed</strong>. Together, they reflect on their recent Reimagining Secondary Schooling conference and discuss why hybrid learning is not just a crisis response or a trend, but a fundamental shift in how we approach teaching and learning.</p><p>Tune in to discover:</p><ul><li><p>Why hybrid is a credible response to the attendance and recruitment crises</p></li><li><p>How decoupling learning from childcare can lead to better school design</p></li><li><p>Why online teaching is a skill set that requires its own training</p></li><li><p>How remote teaching is enabling schools to recruit talent from around the world</p></li></ul><p>About Our Guest</p><p>Mark Steed is the Director and Consultant at Steed Education, which specialises in educational consultancy support for Schools Groups, U.K. independent schools, and English-speaking international schools. <a href="https://www.steededucation.com/founders"><u>Read more about Mark here</u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Mark and Kai weigh in on:</p><p><strong>01:51</strong> Mark’s 20-year journey into educational technology and disruptive models</p><p><strong>04:56</strong> Takeaways from the Reimagining Secondary Schooling 2026 conference</p><p><strong>06:07</strong> Why hybrid schooling is here to stay: Factors driving school redesign</p><p><strong>08:32</strong> Why online learning still has a bad reputation and how we can fix it</p><p><strong>10:08</strong> The difference between "Home Learning" and "Hybrid Schooling"</p><p><strong>13:41</strong> Case Study: The 6-year evolution of blended learning at British School Salalah</p><p><strong>15:05</strong> Why teacher training must include online pedagogy as an annual requirement</p><p><strong>21:54</strong> Dealing with "Rainy Day" school closures through hybrid readiness</p><p><strong>24:54</strong> How to respond to the rise of the "Digital Nomad" teacher</p><p><strong>30:26</strong> Why schools must invest in R&D now to survive.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://subscribepage.io/reimagining-secondary-schooling-report"><u>Reimagining Secondary Schooling 2026 Report</u></a> — Steed Education</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/mm8lOcvclLg?si=RerAFaclSpRd6Sih"><u>Ian Yorston on the future of education</u></a> — Steed Education, YouTube<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/i8bx75HSgOw?si=Kc1l6HnASW_8tQGu"><u>Selina Boyd on the future of education</u></a> — Steed Education, YouTube</p><p><br></p><p><strong>KaiPod News</strong></p><p>Keep the conversation going with KaiPod News — a monthly newsletter from Kai Vacher sharing insights, stories, and strategies from education leaders around the world. <a href="https://subscribepage.io/kaipod-news"><u>Subscribe here</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Save the Date</strong></p><p>Join Mark and Kai in person at the Reimagining Secondary Schooling conference🗓️Tuesday 19 January 2027📍Pearson Education, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RLℹ️<a href="https://www.steededucation.com/conference"><u>Register your interest here</u></a></p><p><strong>Related episodes:</strong></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/rWBZxYQiAM4?si=peBTg0RH1OTUoXf3"><u>Episode 21 - Heading Towards Hybrid? With Mark Steed</u></a><a href="https://youtu.be/no3Kn-7I7hY?si=bhjQArrpKEaVTDZU"><u>Episode 24 - Inside the UK's fastest growing school (with Hugh Viney)</u></a><a href="https://youtu.be/h0GfdRtQkv8?si=bzWBMzi_RBt4oIBC"><u>Episode 26 - Why 50% of Secondary School Students Have Stopped Trying (with Jenny Anderson)</u></a></p><p><strong>Credits</strong>Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-vacher-88753718/"><u>Kai Vacher</u></a>A BSM BSS productionPost-production by <a href="https://communicating-for-impact.com/"><u>Communicating for Impact</u></a><br>Report Research by Lauren Martin at <a href="https://simplycopyco.com/"><u>Simply Copy</u></a></p>
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