Patrick Cozier is an experienced secondary school head teacher. He leads Highgate Wood School in Haringey. In addition to his day job, he is a member of the Headteacher's Roundtable, who consult and advise senior officials on national education policy. He serves as a trustee of the national charity Show Racism the Red Card (on which he is co-vice chair). More locally, he takes a leading role in the work of the Haringey Racial Equity Group (part of the Haringey Education Partnership) on its focus to reduce racial inequality and improve the outcomes and experiences for children of colour. As a member of the black community, he is passionate about seeking equality, justice and fair outcomes for people of colour.
Articles and interviews available
Patrick is available for interview, expert comment or bylined articles on a range of topics, such as:
Why composure is a leader’s superpower in a crisis
Five practical strategies to stay grounded when leading under pressure
Why the best leaders don’t always shout the loudest
Navigating leadership as a Black professional in majority-white spaces
Why representation at the top matters more than ever
My journey to calm leadership: lessons from 20 years in the hot seat
Why leadership is more about who you are than what you do
