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Zusatztext 'This is a first and! therefore! welcome book on an important topic ... of value to headteachers! senior management team members and teachers who are engaged in setting up SMTs or seeking to develop them.' - British Journal of Educational Studies Informationen zum Autor Huckman, Lynda; Wallace, Michael Klappentext Recent years have seen dramatic developments in the way schools are structured and much greater emphasis placed on managing your school effectively. Every education professional knows how demanding these new methods can be, but they can also reinforce a sense of purpose and control. Senior Management Teams in Primary Schools looks at how positive teamwork can be achieved within your school and illustrates the benefits it brings. Most teachers involved in managing their school will recognise the situations detailed in the case studies contained in the book - the forceful head, the overworked middle managers, the meetings that try to wade through the mountains of administration that face the modern teacher. You will find practical advice, clear guidelines, case studies from schools that are involved in the process of good practice. This book will organise you in your approach and ensure that you reap the benefits of teamwork while avoiding the pitfalls. Zusammenfassung Senior Management Teams in Primary Schools looks at how positive team work can be achieved within your school and illustrates the benefits it brings. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. A Risky Business 2. A Cultural and Political Toolkit 3. Headteachers' story 4. SMTs within the Management Structure 5. Creating a Team in their own Image? 6. Talking Shop 7. Them and US 8. SMT Synergy or Bust?
