Being an Effective Headteacher

Providing a fully comprehensive support and development package for new and aspiring headteachers, this practical book will help first-time headteachers to confidently deal with the challenges of their post, and inform senior teachers about what they can expect in the role, and prepare them for a future in headship.

This book covers:

"The nature of headship

"The transition to formal leadership

"Preparing for headship

"National standards and NPQH

"Applying for a headship

"Entering headship

"Consolidation and extension

Being an Effective Headteacher will help new and aspiring headteachers to get to grips with the challenges of headship and encourage them to fulfill their potential as educational leaders.