The Art of Middle Management in Secondary Schools: A Guide to Effective Subject and Team Leadership

by Fleming,Peter

• ISBN13: 9781853466236
• ISBN10: 1853466239
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2000-04-05
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This book is essential reading for secondary teachers who are considering applying for their first middle management post or who are already in such a post but wish to improve their performance. Using a succinct and accessible style, the author highlights the special challenge of this work and covers all aspects of the art of middle management in schools; he makes links to the Teacher Training Agency's National Standards for Subject Leadership, uses case studies to bring management theory to life and focuses on improving the quality of education for pupils through the creation of a positive team ethos.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Acknowledgements	vii
What is Middle Management?	1	(16)
Different Management Styles	17	(14)
A Look at Effective School Cultures	31	(12)
Getting the Best out of People	43	(16)
Building Your Team	59	(16)
Effective Communication	75	(18)
Meetings	93	(14)
Administration and Resource Management	107	(12)
Managing Change and Development	119	(16)
Evaluating Performance	135	(10)
Stress Management and Time Management	145	(14)
Appendix: Links to TTA Priorities for Middle Managers	159	(4)
References	163	(4)
Index	167