We all know that an effective senior leadership team is at the centre of any successful secondary school but how do leaders go about developing a high-performing leadership team?
I asked three secondary headteachers to draw on their years of experience and share their advice on creating the perfect leadership team.
Helen Salmon, principal of Tavistock College in Devon: "Before you appoint, think very carefully about the skills that will complement your team. Are you looking for a completer/finisher, an innovator, someone with deep and relevant experience?
"It is rare that all of these will fit one person, so I also look for potential. All members of the senior leadership team need to be hard-working, committed and passionate about their role. All should want to make a difference to young people, but as a head you need to think carefully about what you need."
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