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