u/Advanced-Praline4181

Out of interest, why am I seeing so many posts on FB this time of year advertising Head of Department roles in their schools.

Are these all SLT posting to get an insight/referral on the candidate?

Is there any other reason that someone more junior in the department wouldn’t want to go up?

I would be grateful to hear your experience

Edit: I’m talking specifically about posts from people more junior in the department, looking to replace their HoD. I’m looking for people willing to share their personal experience with why they would decline the opportunity to progress in their department. I’m thinking specifically option subjects where we are often undertimetabled anyway.