How to be a Successful Head of Year: A Practical Guide »

This is the definitive guide to being a successful Head of Year. Brian Carline covers every aspect of this challenging role, from leading a team of tutors and heading up a year group, to coping with problem parents, dealing with the SEN department and working effectively with the rest of the school. This book also contains an invaluable 'teaching clinic' in the final section, providing solutions to some of the most common problems a Head of Year is likely to encounter. Accessibly and engagingly written, and packed with real-life examples, this book will prove essential reading for Heads of Year everywhere.

About the Author:
Brian Carline Assistant Head at a secondary school in Essex

Acknowledgements     ix
Introduction     xi
Matching your personal skills with the job description     1
Leading your year group     13
Leading your tutor team     25
Working with parents     40
Working alongside teaching colleagues with special responsibilities     52
Working with support agencies     65
Dealing with conflict     79
Special difficulties experienced by some of your students     90
Common pastoral problems     106
Some final words     119
A head of year's reading list     122
Index     125