Miriam Hussain
Miriam Hussain is a dedicated educator with a wealth of experience in both leadership and teaching. As a passionate advocate for educational equity, she has made a significant impact by working in schools serving areas of high deprivation. Miriam’s leadership journey spans roles such as Assistant Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Chair of Governors, Lead Practitioner, and Head of Year.
As a Teach First Ambassador, Miriam actively engages in the wider educational community, regularly presenting at conferences, speaking on podcasts, and sharing her insights on educational research through her Twitter platform, @MiriamHussain_. Her commitment to professional growth and development is evident through her forthcoming publications, set to be released throughout 2026 and 2027.
In the near future, her website will be updated to feature a comprehensive CPD library, her latest written contributions, and details of upcoming speaking engagements, alongside her day-to-day role as Vice Principal and Teacher of English.
Ready to Teach: An Inspector Calls
by Miriam Hussain & Haili Hughes. This book brings together the deep subject knowledge, resources and classroom strategies needed to teach J. B. Priestley's famous play, as well as the pedagogical theory behind why these ideas work, helping teachers to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum with impact.
Upcoming Events
Miriam will be speaking at the Teach First Women’s Leadership Network Exchange on the 7th March 2026.
Miriam will be speaking at researchED Scandinavia Conference on the 14th March 2026.
Join Miriam Hussain and Haili Hughes for the launch of their new book, Ready To Teach: An Inspector Calls, on Saturday, 2nd May.
Recent Articles
An article for the Department of Education on behaviour.
An article for Chartered College of Teaching on teacher development and planning.
An article for Oxford Revise on revision strategies for An Inspector Calls.
An article for the Step Up Network on Leadership.
Recent Writing
Recent Chapters
A chapter for Disruptive Women: A WomenEd Guide to Equitable Action in Education