Middle Leadership Mastery: A Toolkit for Subject and Pastoral Leaders
Toolkit Subject: Middle Leadership Mastery by Adam Robbins is a practical guide for aspiring and established middle leaders in primary and secondary schools. It draws on psychology and cognitive science to address staff and student wellbeing, curriculum, teaching quality, decision-making and pastoral responsibilities.
At a glance
- Takes a role-specific approach rather than relying only on general leadership theory.
- Covers people management, teacher development, teaching and learning, decision-making and pastoral issues.
- Includes practical tools and approaches for supporting plans and day-to-day leadership work.
- Uses examples drawn from the author's teaching experience.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines curriculum and teaching quality with staff, student and pastoral concerns in one guide.
- The stated scope suits both aspiring and established middle leaders in primary and secondary schools.
- Customer feedback describes the content as informative and practical, including advice readers consider usable in leadership work.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Author | Adam Robbins |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Crown House Publishing |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 192 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1785835343 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1785835346 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.3 x 1.27 x 22.1 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Aspiring middle leaders in primary or secondary schools.
- Established subject and pastoral leaders seeking practical support for decisions, staff development and curriculum responsibilities.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a general business leadership guide rather than school-focused middle leadership.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative, with practical, common-sense advice and insights readers feel can be applied to leadership work. That perception fits the book's stated focus on practical tools for school middle leaders, though the feedback summary does not establish how well any specific approach works in a particular school.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the content as informative and practical. Readers mention useful insights and a framework they feel can be put into practice.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this book aimed at?
The listing describes it as suitable for aspiring and established middle leaders in primary and secondary schools.
What topics does it cover?
It addresses people management, teacher development, teaching and learning, decision-making, curriculum design, wellbeing and pastoral issues.
Does it offer practical tools?
The listing says it includes tools, approaches and strategies intended to support middle leaders in implementing their plans and ideas.
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