The Head Teacher in the 21st Century provides you with a strategy to becoming a head teacher or for an actual postholder to use to monitor his or her own performance systematically. It examines the skills needed to support the development of a strong leader who can give strategic direction, whilst maintaining accountability. Packed full of working examples, mini case studies and checklists, The Head Teacher in the 21st Century examines how to:

• develop the skills needed to be an effective head teacher and leader
• manage the curriculum and OFSTED process
• set staff targets and performance indicators, and monitor performance and quality assurance procedures
• understand the impact of technology within your school and ensure that it makes the best use of it
• lead and manage staff within your school and unions
• work with governors, local government, parents and businesses · manage, plan and deliver change within your school.

All actual and aspiring head teachers, school governors, advisers, inspectors and students on education management courses will welcome this invaluable handbook.