Governing schools
We have put together the governor's toolkit to help governing bodies recruit, develop and keep headteachers. The information and resources will help you put together a plan of action that is appropriate for your school.
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Recruiting headteachers
How to go about recruiting a new headteacher, either now or in the future, including a series of videos to get you started.
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Retaining headteachers
Ideas to help you keep your talented and experienced senior leaders in role.
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Developing leadership talent
Why developing the next generation of leaders is more important than ever.
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Models and partnerships
The opportunities presented by different leadership structures for your school, or ways of collaborating with other schools.
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Training materials and support
Resources to support training sessions on succession planning with governors.
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Governing schools with a religious character
Information and support to help with headteacher recruitment in schools with a religious character.
Publications
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Chairs of governors facilitated workshops: presentation slides
Presentation slides to help facilitators deliver and co-ordinate workshops on the ways in which chairs of governors can support school improvement -
Leading governors: the role of the chair of governors in schools and academies
A leadership development booklet exploring the role of the chair of governors and the support and training that's available -
A succession planning (diversity) audit tool for governors
This audit tool is designed to help governing bodies recruit, develop and keep headteachers. -
Checklist for models of leadership (governors)
Checklist for governing bodies to identify short and longer-term actions to help consider the leadership structure for their schools -
Action checklist for retaining headteachers
Checklist for governing bodies to identify short and longer-term actions to help retain headteachers
Interactive resources
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Interview and assessment process
Expert advice for governors on how to conduct the selection process for a new headteacher -
Selling your recruitment brand
Expert advice for school governors on how to carry out an effective recruitment campaign -
Establishing your school's brand
Expert advice for school governors on why you need to consider your school brand as part of your recruitment campaign -
Preparing for a recruitment exercise
Expert advice on the steps governors need to go through to successful recruitment a new headteacher

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