How to Be a Successful Deputy Head

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This is the definitive guide to school management for deputy heads. Geoff Brookes covers every aspect of this demanding role, from managing staff and running meetings, to delegation, dealing with the press and moving onto a new role. Accessibly and engagingly written, and packed with real-life examples, this book will prove essential reading for ambitious deputy heads everywhere.

Geoff Brookes is Deputy Head of Cefn Hengoed School, Swansea, UK. Geoff regularly writes in the TES.

'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 *