Starting out in Headship is a checklist for newly appointed headteachers and school leaders, covering relationships, safeguarding, finances and which jobs come first. A few simple strategies for the first few weeks make a big difference to how you feel.
This checklist gives you a starting point for the areas that matter early on: getting to know colleagues, building relationships and understanding the culture of the school, alongside priority checks such as safeguarding procedures and health and safety policies. Use it to stay focused and decide which jobs come first.
What's inside
- Building relationships
- Policies and procedures
- Safeguarding and the single central record
- Finances
- Culture and community
- Academic performance and attendance
- Working with governors
- Health and safety
- Goals, priorities and time management
Suitable for newly appointed headteachers and school leaders.
Format: editable Word document, 5 pages.
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