As general secretary of NAHT since September 2017, Paul has spent years campaigning and speaking out for the rights of head teachers. Paul advocates for a more proportionate and supportive inspection system and urges the government to address the underinvestment and political instability in education to tackle issues such as crumbling schools and the recruitment and retention crisis. Paul also works to reform the SEND system and is unafraid to challenge the government when necessary in support of children and the teaching profession.