"Headteachers, Mediocre Colleagues and the Challenges of Educational Leadership" is an insightful collection of perspectives from school leaders addressing the leadership and management of less effective teachers and their colleagues. The book highlights the challenges that leaders in educational institutions face while considering the personal and professional circumstances of their teachers. It discusses the difficulties associated with older colleagues, accountability, and government mandates. This collection provides valuable insights into the complex realities of educational management and the dilemmas that leaders must navigate. The author, A. Cockburn, brings together the voices of school leaders in this work, creating a comprehensive picture of the challenges in the education sector.