How to Be a Successful Deputy Head

'Its relaxed, discursive style ...show[s] how the numerous responsibilities add up to a satisfying - and vital - role in the life of a school.' ~ Kate Williamson, Leadership Focus, Autumn 2006 -- Kate Williamson 'most useful' ~ Pete Henshaw, SecEd, Nov 2006 'If you're looking to make the step up to senior leadership in schools, here is your antidote to the National Professional Qualification for Headship. There's no jargon, no banging on about vision and values, just a down-to-earth, straight-talking guide to the job...In short, this book resonates with searing, astringent pragmatism, a bit like being counselled by a very experienced, seen-it-all-before veteran. It's the kind of guidance every aspiring deputy needs. Strongly recommended.' ~ Geoff Barton, Headteacher, King Edward VI School, Suffolk -- Geoff Barton, Headteacher, King Edward VI School, TES Online * TES *

Geoff Brookes is Deputy Head of Cefn Hengoed School, Swansea. He has written for York Notes and the book on Dyspraxia for Continuum. He regularly writes in the TES and the Guardian.

Introduction; Why the job is important; Part One. What you have to be.; What do the Adverts Say?; On Arrival; Now you are in Post; Your day-to-day world; Your Reputation; Your Teaching; Relationships with Teachers; Working with your staff; Saying No; Stress; Staff Grievances; Staff Discipline; Your Relationship with the Headteacher; Working with the Office; Maintaining a Wider Perspective; Part Two. What you have to do; Creating the School Development Plan; Using Data; Managing the Timetable and Curriculum; Dealing with Finances and the Budget; Evaluating your School; Improving an under-achieving department; Making Appointments; Training your Staff; Dealing with Staff Attendance; Innovate!; Cover!; Holding Management Meetings; Maintaining Effective Primary Liaison; Managing Behaviour; Excluding Students; Dealing with Bullying. Managing Medical Needs; Part Three. Dealing with the Wider World; Legal Issues; Work-Life Balance; Emergencies; Dealing with Parents; The Press; How your school is judged; Part Four. Moving On; Moving On; A Career Plan?; Responsibility; Now is the time to say goodbye...; And Finally; Further Reading.