This is a practical account of what the role of a Deputy Head entails, with suggestions on how it may be fulfilled successfully. The author guides the reader from the role of middle management through to that of school leadership, describing the process of getting a senior post in a school and what to do in those first few months. The text also sets out how to plan a career whilst a deputy head and how the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) qualification can be incorporated into this planning. The job is complex because it involves managing and leading different groups of people - students, teachers, parents and governors. Chapters deal with issues such as: acquiring the necessary skills and experience; making an application and preparing for the interview; starting out as a Deputy; recruiting staff; continuing professional development; working with school governors; and preparing for headship.
By:
Susan M. Tranter
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9780415242202
ISBN 10: 0415242207
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 22 November 2001
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. So, You Want to be a Deputy? 2. Dear Headteacher, Thank You for Inviting me for Interview 3. Staring Out 4. Assessing the Motivated - Issues Over Recruitment? 5. Is the Honeymoon Over? 6. If You are Going to get Better, You have to Learn More 7. Too Much to Do?
Susan M. Tranter is Deputy Headteacher at Matthew Arnold School, Oxford.
Reviews for Diary of A Deputy
'Tranter's book succeeds in being both reflective and highly practical. It's a highly personal, but totally professional account - the best possible handbook for any ambitious teacher.' - Times Educational Supplement
