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Zusatztext The book manages to capture much of what is needed and desired within educational leadership without getting too bogged down in school management. Informationen zum Autor Jon Tait is Deputy CEO and Director of School Improvement at the Areté Learning Trust, comprising of three secondary schools and sixth form colleges in North Yorkshire. Prior to joining Areté Learning Trust, Jon worked in three different and diverse schools in north-east England for 20 years, with 15 of those being as a school leader in various senior leadership positions. Jon is the author of Teaching Rebooted, 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Engaging Learners and Succeeding as a Head of Year . He is also an experienced public speaker, regularly speaking at national and international conferences about school improvement. Additionally, Jon has been recognised by Microsoft as one of their Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts, showcasing how technology can pave the way to advances in student learning. Outside of school, Jon is married with two school-aged children, has played in the FA Cup as a semi-professional footballer, coached American football for Great Britain and carried the Olympic Torch in the build-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Follow Jon on Twitter: @teamtait. Klappentext This book has plenty of hard-earned wisdom to offer aspiring senior leaders. Practical and useful, it also has helpful directions as to avenues for further reading.' - Paul Merrell, Head of School, @pjmerrell This is the ultimate guide for any new or aspiring senior leader in a primary or secondary school. Whether you're looking to move into senior leadership or you've just been appointed to your first post, you'll find expert guidance, tips and advice in this practical pocket handbook.From writing the winning application and acing the interview, to settling into the post and developing a vision for your school, leadership expert Jon Tait reveals what it takes to be the very best senior leader. Giving you space to reflect on your skills and techniques, as well as invaluable tips for leading staff, pupils and parents, Stepping into Senior Leadership will help you to hit the ground running.Perfect for all senior leaders, including assistant heads, deputy heads, SENCOs, curriculum leaders and pastoral leaders, this is the go-to guide for the next phase of your career in education. Vorwort The ultimate guide to stepping from middle to senior leadership, from experienced school leader and author Jon Tait. Covering everything you need to know, from acing the interview to settling into your new post, this is the perfect pocket guide to help you secure your first role and hit the ground running in senior leadership. Zusammenfassung This book has plenty of hard-earned wisdom to offer aspiring senior leaders. Practical and useful, it also has helpful directions as to avenues for further reading.' - Paul Merrell, Head of School, @pjmerrell This is the ultimate guide for any new or aspiring senior leader in a primary or secondary school. Whether you're looking to move into senior leadership or you've just been appointed to your first post, you'll find expert guidance, tips and advice in this practical pocket handbook.From writing the winning application and acing the interview, to settling into the post and developing a vision for your school, leadership expert Jon Tait reveals what it takes to be the very best senior leader. Giving you space to reflect on your skills and techniques, as well as invaluable tips for leading staff, pupils and parents, Stepping into Senior Leadership will help you to hit the ground running.Perfect for all senior leaders, including assistant heads, deputy heads, SENCOs, curriculum leaders and pastoral leaders, this is the go-to guide for the next phase of your career in education....
