Partner Blog from NAHT SBL council chair Rachel Younger

School business leaders – making a positive difference to children and young people.

Rachel Younger, NAHT SBL council chair, explores the positive difference that SBLs can make to the children and young people in their schools. People are very familiar with the concept of teaching as a vocation. I believe that school business leadership is also a vocation.

The knowledge and skills that school business leaders (SBLs) have could be put to very good use in any sector or industry, but we choose to work in education because we want to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.

Whenever I'm in network meetings with other SBLs, I feel a great sense of pride listening to the passion, dedication and innovation that shine through all the discussions. Like all school leaders, we strive for continuous improvement within our areas of responsibility because we know that this leads to a better provision for the children and young people we work with.

Just as school business leaders are a vital part of the team in our schools and trusts, so we are a vital part of the membership of NAHT. Our unique perspective and expertise is welcomed, valued and celebrated.

That's why NAHT is thrilled to add its support to the inaugural National School Business Leaders’ Day on 11 June 2021 – a chance to celebrate the incredible contributions that school business leaders make to improving the lives of children and young people in their...