Download the skills audit template to help evaluate the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil the responsibilities of headship and aspire to the national standards of excellence
School collaboration within a MAT can save time and costs, reduce workload and provide CPD opportunities. Josephine Smith offers way for heads in a trust to work together
Executive headship can be the next leadership step for headteachers. John Greenwood discusses the skills needed when responsible for leading multiple schools
From NQT to first headship in the same school, new headteacher Samantha Gaymond describes how she led school improvement and maintained an 'outstanding' grade
If you’re looking for a headship role but suffer a fear of finance, utilise your SBL. Hilary Goldsmith highlights the support SBLs can provide to heads
Managing the school budget is a key part of headship. Paul Ainsworth outlines the legal responsibilities and financial questions all headteachers should ask
Headteachers tell us what the standards mean in practice for them and how they can be used to improve school leadership. Suzanne O'Connell discusses the changes from the updated standards for headteachers
