Abstract

'What Trevor Male's book does is to give a detached and analytical view of headship that provokes some fascinating insights' - Times Educational Supplement. The post of Head teacher presents a vast array of responsibilities and challenges, which can be difficult to anticipate and manage. Providing a fully comprehensive support and development package for new and aspiring head teachers, this practical book will help first-time head teachers to deal confidently with the challenges of their post, and inform senior teachers about what they can expect in the role, preparing them for a future in headship. This book covers: o the nature of headship. o the transition to formal leadership. o preparing for headship. o national standards and National Professional Qualification for Headship. o applying for a headship. o entering headship. o consolidation and extension. Being an Effective Head teacher will help new and aspiring Head teachers to get to grips with the challenges of headship and encourage them to fulfil their potential as educational leaders.