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Buch, Englisch, 206 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Ainsworth

Nine Steps to Executive Headship

A Practical Guide to Systems Leadership Across Multiple Schools
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-27410-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A Practical Guide to Systems Leadership Across Multiple Schools

Buch, Englisch, 206 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

ISBN: 978-1-041-27410-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Transitioning from leading one school to managing multiple institutions presents unique challenges that traditional headship experience doesn't fully prepare you for. This essential guide addresses the critical gap in practical support for executive leaders, offering nine proven steps to build sustainable systems across multiple schools.

Structured around three key sections that tackle different layers of executive headship, the book begins with the Section I, which covers building unified vision, collective commitment, and unleashing team capacity across schools. Section II focuses on turning processes into habits, developing curriculum, and implementing impactful quality assurance systems. Finally, Section III addresses effective data usage, continual improvement delivery, and insightful governance. Each chapter concludes with practical training plans for senior leadership teams and governors, while special "Thinking Point" sections translate insights from popular leadership books into actionable advice for executive contexts.

Nine Steps to Executive Headship serves current and aspiring executive headteachers, system leaders, governors, and trustees. Whether you are completing your NPQEL or MA in Educational Leadership and Management, or are an experienced leader seeking fresh approaches, this guide provides the systematic support necessary for executive leadership success.

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Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction

The why and the what of Executive Headship

Workshop: What is Executive Headship and what are the associated skills required?

Think Piece: What type of leaders do Executive Heads need to be?

Section I: The tip of the iceberg

Step 1: Building one vision.

Step 2: Fostering shared purpose for your community.

Step 3: Unleashing the capacity of your team.

Workshop: Executive Headship – The tip of the iceberg

Think Piece: Using the skills of ‘Nudge’

Section II: The engine at the centre

Step 4: Turning processes into habits.

Step 5: Developing the curriculum.

Step 6: Impactful quality assurance

Workshop: Executive Headship - The engine at the centre

Think Piece: Reaching a ‘Tipping Point’ of excellence

Section III: Hidden from view

Step 7: Effective data usage

Step 8: Delivering continual improvement.

Step 9: Insightful governance

Workshop: Executive Headship - Hidden from view

Thinking Piece: Leaders who are ‘Multipliers’

List of Contributors

Further Reading


Paul K. Ainsworth is an experienced system leader, author, and speaker. He has held a range of leadership positions, including Headteacher at a secondary school, Education Director in four Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), Chair of Governors for nine academies, and interim chair of a regional MAT.



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