Effective Subject Leadership in Secondary Schools

Effective Subject Leadership in Secondary Schools
Author: Alma Harris
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2013-10-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781136622212

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First Published in 1999. Expectations placed on middle management have risen sharply in the last few years and their increased importance in the role of managing and developing others have been reflected in the new Teacher Training Authority (TTA) Subject Leader Standards. Consequently, the role of subject leader is one which necessitates careful preparation and development. Written in line with these Standards in an accessible style and format, this book supports INSET courses and days designed to develop the essential management skills required by secondary subject leaders; provides support for the Head of Department in developing an mor systematic approach to the management of an effective department; provides useful information for aspiring Heads of Department and Senior Managers who are endeavouring to improve the performance of middle management in their schools.

Successful Middle Leadership in Secondary Schools

Successful Middle Leadership in Secondary Schools
Author: Peter Fleming
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2014-05-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781317701477

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With so much now expected of middle leaders in schools, this book aims to help those in middle leadership positions to become more confident and effective in their roles. It systematically considers every aspect of the role including team building, raising standards, holding others to account and managing change. With a wealth of practical guidance, the book covers the essential skills needed by middle leaders such as managing meetings, conducting difficult conversations and development planning while also offering insights into why some middle leaders are so much more effective than others. Covering all aspects of middle leadership, features include: an analysis of different leadership styles case studies written by current middle leaders in schools reflection and action points throughout This book is essential reading for secondary school teachers who are about to become middle leaders and need guidance on how to get to grips with the role. It will also be of value to existing middle leaders who want to improve their performance and effectiveness.

Towards Effective Subject Leadership In The Primary School

Towards Effective Subject Leadership In The Primary School
Author: Bell, Derek,Ritchie, Ron
Publsiher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1999-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780335201822

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Examining the post of subject leader in primary schools in the light of the key areas defined by the National Standards for Subject Leadership, this book combines existing research data and new material.

Professional Leadership in Schools

Professional Leadership in Schools
Author: Dr James Williams,James Williams
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781134986446

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Middle managers in secondary schools are being asked to develop and display first class management skills. This text seeks to meet the needs of those who need to develop and update skills for their present job, or who are preparing for the next step into more senior management.

Learning to Lead in the Secondary School

Learning to Lead in the Secondary School
Author: Mark Brundrett,Ian Terrell
Publsiher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0415277825

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Learning to Lead in the Secondary School is designed to meet the needs of subject leaders and heads of department in secondary schools, offering practical advice and guidance to teachers taking on these demanding roles. This highly informative book is structured around six sections that address all of the key areas in leading a department including: * becoming a subject leader * managing effective teaching and learning * leading and managing people * the strategic direction and development of a department * the deployment of staff and resources * managing personal performance and development. This guide will be invaluable to middle managers in schools, subject leaders and heads of departments. It will be of interest to teachers and managers at all levels and will also be useful to those undertaking research or further qualifications in educational leadership and management.

Subject Leadership and School Improvement

Subject Leadership and School Improvement
Author: Hugh Busher,Alma Harris
Publsiher: SAGE
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0761966218

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Curriculum and subject leadership in schools has recently gained substantial attention from both researchers and policy-makers. The Teacher Training Agency (TTA) has reinforced the importance of subject leadership in school improvement, proposing a new measure of such leadership competence through the creation of national subject leader standards (NPQSL). Subject Leadership and School Improvement reflects critically on the work of subject and curriculum leaders especially in schools in England and Wales, that is, those within the policy framework of The National Curriculum and the Teacher Training Agency. The book debates the functions of subject leaders in primary and secondary schools, using current researc

Effective Subject Leadership in Secondary Schools

Effective Subject Leadership in Secondary Schools
Author: Alma Harris
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2013-10-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781136622144

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First Published in 1999. Expectations placed on middle management have risen sharply in the last few years and their increased importance in the role of managing and developing others have been reflected in the new Teacher Training Authority (TTA) Subject Leader Standards. Consequently, the role of subject leader is one which necessitates careful preparation and development. Written in line with these Standards in an accessible style and format, this book supports INSET courses and days designed to develop the essential management skills required by secondary subject leaders; provides support for the Head of Department in developing an mor systematic approach to the management of an effective department; provides useful information for aspiring Heads of Department and Senior Managers who are endeavouring to improve the performance of middle management in their schools.

Effective Subject Leadership

Effective Subject Leadership
Author: Kit Field,Phil Holden,Hugh Lawlor
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2002-03-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781134631094

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This book highlights issues which underpin the professional capabilities of existing and aspiring subject leaders. The content is designed to build on the skills, knowledge, understanding and attributes which serving Heads of Department and subject co-ordinators already possess. Sections are provided on: *essential knowledge and understanding for the role *strategic planning and development *monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning *leading and managing staff to raise achievement. The emphasis throughout is on corresponding with the National Standards set by the Teacher Training Agency. Through focused activities the book aims to set challenges in practical contexts and to help subject leaders to plan ahead and improve subject provision in order to raise standards.