Whether you’re new to headship, an experienced head in a new school, or a middle or senior leader thinking of applying for the role, taking on the top job is a major challenge in any school. Headship is complex, fast-paced, pressurised and exciting and it can be easy for a new head – especially those who are also brand new to the role – to be carried along by powerful forces beyond their control.
So how do you avoid getting swept along as a new headteacher? Getting advice from other leaders who have experienced it themselves is always a good start. One of them is Brian Duffy, who has been headteacher of Tottington High School in Lancashire – his first headship – for the past seven years. Here’s his advice:
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