Lessons from the Head's Office by Brian Walton (2023, Trade Paperback) for sale online

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCorwin Press

ISBN-101529767717

ISBN-139781529767711

eBay Product ID (ePID)25059018467

Product Key Features

Number of Pages152 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameLessons from the Head's Office

SubjectProfessional Development, Administration / School Superintendents & Principals

Publication Year2023

TypeTextbook

AuthorBrian Walton

Subject AreaEducation

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight9 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2022-949745

ReviewsIf you want a reflection on current school leadership, then you would do well to learn your lessons from this no-nonsense head's office. I may not agree with everything, but the courage of its conviction is compelling, convincing, and that makes it a must-read. -- Schools Week, If you want a reflection on current school leadership, then you would do well to learn your lessons from this no-nonsense head's office. I may not agree with everything, but the courage of its conviction is compelling, convincing, and that makes it a must-read.

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal371.2011

Table Of ContentChapter 1: On Leadershit Chapter 2: On Crisis Management Chapter 3: On Wellbeing Chapter 4: On Inclusion Chapter 5: On Teams Chapter 6: On Leading And Managing Change Chapter 7: On Finance And Business Chapter 8: On Rebellious Leadership

Synopsis--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"What makes this book so impressive is that on every page it is clear that the author is someone who really understands schools and school leadership; someone who has lived and breathed it and, indeed, is still doing so. As we progress through chapters on wellbeing, inclusion, finance and leading teams as well as on managing change and working in challenging circumstances, the reader is given honest, no-nonsense perspectives on the lessons Brian has learned over his 19 years as a head teacher." - Steve Munby"It's school leadership in the raw and the real, portrayed through the reflections of a bold writer who has seen it all, got the tee shirt and is still in the game." - JL Dutaut, Schools Week--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------School leadership is a challenging and rewarding job that requires determination, flexibility and a careful understanding of the people you work with.Drawing from nearly two decades of headship and combining thoughtful professional guidance with insight drawn from real-life incidents, current headteacher Brian Walton offers a candid and engaging exploration of how to face the challenges of leadership head on and succeed without sacrificing your principles or your wellbeing. Discover what authentic leadership really means Avoid the perils of 'leadersh*t' and how it can divert you from important work Understand how to find your support network Engage with the practical aspects of whole school policy on inclusion and behaviour Consider how to deal with the unexpected and how to lead in times of crisis Brian Walton is an award-winning headteacher and popular education blogger with extensive whole school leadership experience across four schools and a decade of experience supporting schools in challenging circumstances., School leadership is a challenging and rewarding job that requires determination, flexibility and a careful understanding of the people you work with. Drawing from nearly two decades of headship and combining thoughtful professional guidance with insight drawn from real-life incidents, current headteacher Brian Walton offers a candid and engaging exploration of how to face the challenges of leadership head on and succeed without sacrificing your principles or your wellbeing. Discover what authentic leadership really means Avoid the perils of 'leadersh*t' and how it can divert you from important work Understand how to find your support network Engage with the practical aspects of whole school policy on inclusion and behaviour Consider how to deal with the unexpected and how to lead in times of crisis Brian Walton is an award-winning headteacher and popular education blogger with extensive whole school leadership experience across four schools and a decade of experience supporting schools in challenging circumstances., ****NOMINATED FOR TES HEADTEACHER OF THE YEAR 2024**** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "What makes this book so impressive is that on every page it is clear that the author is someone who really understands schools and school leadership; someone who has lived and breathed it and, indeed, is still doing so. As we progress through chapters on wellbeing, inclusion, finance and leading teams as well as on managing change and working in challenging circumstances, the reader is given honest, no-nonsense perspectives on the lessons Brian has learned over his 19 years as a head teacher." - Steve Munby " It's school leadership in the raw and the real, portrayed through the reflections of a bold writer who has seen it all, got the tee shirt and is still in the game." - JL Dutaut, Schools Week -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- School leadership is a challenging and rewarding job that requires determination, flexibility and a careful understanding of the people you work with. Drawing from nearly two decades of headship and combining thoughtful professional guidance with insight drawn from real-life incidents, current headteacher Brian Walton offers a candid and engaging exploration of how to face the challenges of leadership head on and succeed without sacrificing your principles or your wellbeing. Discover what authentic leadership really means Avoid the perils of 'leadersh*t' and how it can divert you from important work Understand how to find your support network Engage with the practical aspects of whole school policy on inclusion and behaviour Consider how to deal with the unexpected and how to lead in times of crisis Brian Walton is an award-winning headteacher and popular education blogger with extensive whole school leadership experience across four schools and a decade of experience supporting schools in challenging circumstances.

LC Classification NumberLB2806