Summary
Contents
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Inside this book are case studies of cutting edge best practice from inspirational heads and school leaders doing excellent work in schools. They all illustrate how the role, and style, of school leadership is changing.
By looking at what attracts teachers to leadership roles, and how they use their power, this book examines innovative leadership in action. The authors look at the characteristics of innovative school leaders, and reflect on how these people work. An appetite for challenge, a desire for a sense of well-being for all those involved in the school and its development and an ability to flex their style of leadership all emerge as core factors in their success.
Topics covered include:
- The changing role of school leaders
- Leading inclusive environments
- The power of innovative leadership
- Identifying the challenges ahead
The perfect read for anyone wanting to make a difference to their school or setting, this book will show you how it is done.
Introduction
Introduction
Chapter Overview
This chapter sets the scene for the rest of the book. It describes why the role of school leaders has gained such prominence and why the leaders of today need to be innovative as a major part of their role. It looks at how schools, in keeping with the rest of society, are going for flatter, less hierarchical structures.
To establish the context further, mention is made of some of the educational changes affecting how schools are led, which took place between the 1960s and the present day. It covers how schools are entering a period of having more autonomy, but at a time of severe financial constraints.
The last part of the chapter is concerned with the different roles that head teachers are fulfilling ...
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