Is your headteacher a people person?
Not all headteachers have their heads screwed on. But those that do, make their staff feel valued. They put relationships first and they get the most from everyone.
Can your headteacher communicate?
We've all worked with different types of headteachers who adopt a range of leadership styles but there is one constant. Of all the leadership skills used in headship, communication is the most essential. Sir John Dunford, the former general secretary of ASCL, said that successful leaders at all levels need four Hs:
Enjoyed this, John – thanks. In last week’s slow #SLTchat, one of the questions was: ‘What do the best leaders do?’ My response was ‘The best leaders lift us rather than ground us down’. I kept thinking of that as I read your post.
A GREAT post! Thank you!
Thank you for that. Just what I needed to read after a very long week of Remote Leading! Real food for thought.
So lovely to read this!
I’ve worked with two Heads and they have both been brilliant. Caring, supportive, kind, motivating and they really know to lead a school. #EmmaNicholls #LisaWilliams
Lovely to read an article which is so true and not just a tick list of do and don’ts. Loved it and totally agree.
Reading this articIe is encouraging.I have work with a headteacher who is always seeing the bad side of me,