School Leaders Matter

This book outlines practical steps that both government and schools can implement to significantly reduce the demands placed upon school leaders. A must-read book for all school leaders and those looking to support and improve school leader wellbeing.

Autorentext

Helen is a mother of two grown-up daughters living in the North Yorkshire. History and research has always been something she has loved, and she has three master's degrees in History, which she did later in life. She has always wanted to write, but due to being diagnosed as dyslexic later in life, she always thought it was something she couldn't do. But she is proving herself wrong. Along with reading, Helen loves visiting many different places in the United Kingdom, especially if they have canals or waterfalls. The inspiration for Greengrove is her love of canals as she finds them very tranquil places that have the ability to calm her, so where better to set a book?

Inhalt

Foreword by Professor Megan Crawford; Preface; Introduction; Part One: What is Causing School Leader Stress and Burnout?; 1 The Intensification of the School Leader's Role; 2 The Emotional Demands of the School Leader's Role; 3 Workload Demands and Other Stressors; 4 Leading Through a Crisis; 5 The Challenges of Leading an International School; 6 More About Burnout; Part Two: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress, and Improving Wellbeing; 7 What Governments Can Do; 8 What Schools Can Do: A Strategic Approach to Prevent School Leader Burnout; 9 What Schools Can Do: Addressing Workload; 10 What Schools Can Do: Supporting Leaders' Mental Health and Wellbeing; 11 What Schools Can Do: Building Community; 12 What Leaders Can Do: Managing Stress; 13 What Leaders Can Do: Addressing Self -sabotage Behaviours; 14 What Leaders Can Do: Recovering from Burnout; Conclusion