Assistant Headteacher: Top Educational Resources Books

An exploration of Parklands School's transformation into a haven where love fuels academic excellence and personalised support.

A comprehensive review of Stephen Tierney's book that delves into the essential elements of leadership in education—Being, Knowing, and Doing—supported by real-life examples.

If we do not ensure, first and foremost, that our teachers are happy, healthy, well qualified, highly motivated, hard-working, well-trained experts, they cannot be their best for their students.

What does it take to thrive in one of the most pressurised leadership roles in modern times? What is the real story behind the men in the football hotseat who shape the dreams and ambitions of millions?

The Headteacher's Handbook by Rae Snape

In this researchED Guide to Assessment, Sarah Donarski brings together chapters by Dylan Wiliam, Tom Sherrington, Alison Peacock and many others to consider the debates, critique the strategies and find solutions that not only better the progress of pupils but also assist the wellbeing and manageability of workload for staff.

If there is one thing that school leaders need to get right, it is school culture.

Enhancing Wellbeing in Our Primary School: A Review of Adrian Bethune's Book

From influential Executive Headteacher Nick Hart comes Impact, a practical framework for improving outcomes for children in both primary and secondary classrooms, helping them thrive and succeed.

Practical, concise and easily absorbed in one sitting by busy teachers

Leaders With Substance is not a handbook. It sets out to change the way we think of leadership and school improvement. It is both a critique, a manifesto, and a call to arms.

"Leadership with a Moral Purpose - Turning Your School Inside Out" by Will Ryan is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that challenges traditional approaches to school improvement. Ryan, drawing from his extensive experience as a teacher, headteacher, and local authority adviser, offers primary school leaders a refreshing perspective on leadership, emphasising the importance of moral purpose and authentic engagement.

An actionable guide that addresses 'baked in' educational failure by providing proven strategies and case studies to bring success to every student. Ideal for school leaders and educators in mainstream and special education.

A comprehensive review of Tracey O’Brien's book that delves into the critical aspects of school inspections.

The Behaviour Manual - An Educator's Guidebook offers over 100 strategies, approaches and teaching methods that will help any school, leader, middle leader, teacher, ECT or ITT to pro-actively lead on behaviour.

The Teaching Life is for anyone who wants to make the most of their time in education, for their students and for themselves.