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Routledge The Competent Head: Headteachers' Tasks & Personality Factors

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This comprehensive text evaluates the essential tasks that headteachers perform, organising them into clear categories with specific examples of day-to-day responsibilities. Beyond task analysis, the book identifies preferred personality characteristics of effective heads, exploring their favourite working methods, distinct leadership styles, and critical team roles. Designed for educational leaders, trainers, and administrators, this resource provides practical insight into what makes headteachers competent and how personality factors influence their effectiveness in managing schools and leading staff.

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The book analyses headteachers' tasks organised into structured categories for practical reference and professional development.

Explores personality characteristics and preferred working styles of effective school leaders and their team management approaches.

Identifies key leadership styles and team roles that contribute to successful headteacher performance and school management.

Published by Routledge, a leading educational publisher specialising in professional development and academic texts for educators.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
23 February 1996
Listed Since
05 February 2007

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