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Effective line management practices in school: A case study

What does effective line management look like in a school and how can it meet the needs of the individual and the organisation? Clare Duffy describes her school’s approach, including appraisal and teacher development pathways
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Within schools there are a variety of line management positions ranging from leading teaching teams to managing support staff. Regardless of the remit covered, a good line manager should be supportive to those they manage, be aware of development opportunities and plan for these so that the needs of both the organisation and the individual are met.

 

Developing staff through appraisal

Underpinning effective line management should be a robust appraisal system. This system takes the form of stages spanning an academic year, beginning in September, and repeating annually:

 

SecEd Podcast: How to be an effective line manager in the secondary school. This episode offers a range of tips and advice from two experienced school leaders. Listen for free here.

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