My Story

Our Mission

I’m Paul Collin.

I’ve spent my career in schools, working at every level of leadership. I’ve led through challenge, change, and growth. I’ve made difficult decisions, held responsibility for others, and experienced both the privilege and pressure that leadership brings.

Alongside the visible role, I’ve also known the quieter realities of leadership:

• The weight of decision-making

• The isolation that can come with responsibility

• The constant tension between care, accountability, and impact

Develop2Teach was born from this experience.

Not from theory. Not from trends. But from practice and from a belief that leaders deserve space to think, reflect, and lead sustainably.

To support leaders to lead with clarity, confidence, and integrity, without losing themselves in the process.

This is not about performance alone.
It’s about helping leaders:

• Think clearly in complexity

• Lead with purpose rather than pressure

• Build cultures that are sustainable, not exhausting

What we believe

• We believe clarity comes before action

Most leadership challenges are not about effort, but about thinking. When leaders have space to think well, better decisions follow.

• We believe sustainable leadership matters

Burnout is not a badge of honour. Strong leadership is measured over time, not in short-term intensity.

• We believe leaders don't need fixing

Leaders don’t come to this work broken. They come carrying responsibility. Our role is not to tell leaders who to be, but to help them become more fully themselves.

• We believe leadership should feel human

Honest conversation. Thoughtful challenge. Calm presence. Leadership should feel grounded, not performative.

• We believe leadership is relational

Leadership is not a role you perform, it’s a relationship you hold. With people. With values. With yourself.

Who we work with

Develop2Teach works with:

• Headteachers and senior leaders

• Trust and system leaders

• Leaders navigating change, pressure, or transition

• Those who want to lead well without losing themselves

If you are looking for a quick fix, this may not be the right place.

If you are looking for clarity, honesty, and sustainable leadership, you are very welcome here.

How we work

Our work is shaped by coaching, experience, and trust.

We work alongside leaders rather than over them. We ask thoughtful questions. We challenge when needed. We create space for reflection and clarity.

This might look like:

• 1:1 leadership coaching

• Strategic partnership with schools and trusts

• Leadership development grounded in real-world practice

• Community spaces that reduce isolation and build connection

Always, the work is personal. Always, it is purposeful.