The Subject Leader: An Introduction to Leadership & Management

by Steve Garnett

The role of a subject leader is one of the most important in any school, second only to that of the head teacher or principal. Subject leaders are working in the "engine room" of school life, expected to turn the vision, values and ethos of a school into reality. However, most teachers went into education because they wanted to be teachers, not leaders, so they often haven't had any training into how to lead a subject area. This book seeks to deliver a whole range of practical solutions to the challenges that the role presents. The areas covered range from setting and communicating your vision, delivering high quality learning across all classes and developing rigorous and effective systems of self evaluation to understanding and developing a transformational leadership style. Hugely accessible and realistic, the book also tackles some of the other critical issues that sometimes face subject leaders. Practical solutions are offered around the issues of working with under-performing colleagues as well as managing the stresses of the role.

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2012

Reviews

[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

The editor's introduction sums this book up really well. It's very short but very useful. I was able to read it in a single sitting. I never pay much attention to how long things take but I think an hour and a half is a reasonable estimate. Having read it straight through to get the gist of it, I know I'll be able to refer back to bits of it in future. This is great for aspiring subject leaders who are being given some experience of the responsibilities and want to get the most out of them. It's actually also good for teachers who want to improve their own planning and self-evaluation too.