How to be a successful head of year : a practical guide / Brian Carline.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carline, Brian, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational counseling--Great Britain.

School management and organization--Great Britain.

Teacher-student relationships--Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (141 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Continuum, [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the definitive guide to being a successful Head of Year. Brian Carline covers every aspect of this challenging role, from leading a team of tutors and heading up a year group, to coping with problem parents, dealing with the SEN department and working effectively with the rest of the school. This book also contains an invaluable 'teaching clinic' in the final section, providing solutions to some of the most common problems a Head of Year is likely to encounter.  Accessibly and engagingly written, and packed with real-life examples, this book will prove essential reading for Heads of Year everywhere.

Contents:

Matching your personal skills with the job description

Leading your year group

Leading your tutor team

Working with parents

Working alongside teaching colleagues with special responsibilities

Working with support agencies

Dealing with conflict

Special difficulties experienced by some of your students

Common pastoral problems

Some final words.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4411-8353-1

OCLC:

913513786