The reality of school leadership : coping with the challenges, reaping the rewards / Richard Parker with David Middlewood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parker, Richard.

Contributor:

Middlewood, David.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational leadership.

School management and organization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (199 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Education, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

School leadership can be both immensely rewarding and deeply challenging. Headteachers are under intense pressure when dealing with issues that can range from dealing with difficult parents and the aftermath of tragedy or scandal, to the day-to-day challenges of juggling the many different priorities involved in keeping the school, students and staff, moving forward. In their inspirational new book experienced headteachers Richard Parker and David Middlewood, bring together the personal and professional experiences of successful headteachers and principals, from both primary and secondary scho

Contents:

Cover; Half title; Title; Copyright; Contents; About the authors; Preface; 1 Why is school leadership unique?; 2 Taking control of your career; 3 The challenges and rewards of headship; 4 Finding your own leadership style; 5 Keeping up to speed; 6 Coping with internal and external demands; 7 How to keep the school buzzing; 8 How to manage change; 9 Next steps: moving on or moving out?; 10 Final reflections; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4411-9142-9

1-4411-0250-7

OCLC:

852757286