Andrew Marsh retired from teaching in 2024 at the age of 50. After spending 46 years in classrooms, first as a pupil, then as a university student, a class teacher, and finally as a school leader, he wanted a new challenge.

As a highly introverted person, Andrew always felt different from his peers and often ‘less than’. His personality type, combined with his priorities and beliefs, led him to approach things a bit differently from others. His approach led to sustained success, but Andrew believes the education system fails to support introverted school leaders.

He has mainly worked in small primary schools, leading his own and serving as acting headteacher in crisis schools for his LEA.

In the next phase of his career, through his book and direct work with schools, Andrew aims to improve outcomes for introverted staff and pupils in the UK and beyond.