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A guide to subject leadership

What does subject leadership look like in a primary school environment? Headteacher John Tilley discusses the introduction of defined principles and approaches for subject leadership in his school, including a Subject Leader Guide

Perdiswell is a two-form entry primary school situated close to Worcester city centre and serving a wide range of social catchment areas. There are currently 416 pupils on roll. I have been in post since September 2009, working with five senior leaders and developing a group of six "Future Leaders".

We have a well established and motivated teaching and administrative staff, but are very poorly funded due to being one of the "shire counties". Subject leadership gave staff many sleepless nights so something had to be done, and within a tight budget...

What does subject leadership mean? What am I going to be asked? How am I going to get the information I need? What needs to be in my file of evidence? Who knows what they are doing?

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