This is the definitive guide to successful school management and leadership for headteachers and deputy heads, written by two practitioners with extensive knowledge of running schools. Focusing on the importance of management structures, the authors concentrate on strategic planning in finance, the curriculum, personnel, and the governors. Writing in an accessible and entertaining style, this comprehensive resource also provides invaluable advice on how headteachers can manage disparate groups in a coherent way, as well as offering strategies for managing staff performance.
The authors cover every aspect of school leadership, from creating a successful leadership team and managing its performance, to getting the most out of the school's resources, target-setting and handling publicity. Accessibly and engagingly written, and packed with real life examples, this book is essential reading for school leaders.
