How to be a Successful Head of Year A practical guide [Paperback]

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.

Introduction
Chapter 1 Your key role in the school as a pastoral middle manager.
Chapter 2 Leading a team of tutors.
Chapter 3 Leading a Year Group.

Chapter 4 Dealing with home and parent issues.
Chapter 5 Dealing with the SEN Department and outside agencies.
Chapter 6 How to deal with special issues.
Chapter 7 Working in harmony with other areas of the school.
Chapter 8 Dealing with confrontation.
Chapter 9 Teaching Clinic.