Succeeding as a Head of Department

Succeeding as a Head of Department is filled with practical, open and honest advice on making the move into middle leadership, from how to get your very first head of department post to how to develop your skills in order to succeed once you do.

Ready to step up to the role of head of department? Looking to develop your skills so you can lead your subject with confidence? Then Succeeding as a Head of Department is the ultimate guide for you! In this comprehensive handbook, Bukky Yusuf, an experienced head of department and qualified coach for teachers and school leaders, presents everything you need to know to excel as a subject leader. From applying for your first post to leading a teaching team, curriculum planning and development, progress data analysis and delivering interventions, this is the ideal compendium for navigating this role. With accompanying 60-second vlogs, coaching questions and case studies with aspiring, current and former middle leaders, this book is filled with practical and clear advice to help you succeed as a head of department.