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Effective Subject Leadership. The challenges and rewards through effective Mathematics Subject Leadership. Activity. What is the role of an effective subject leader?. The role of an effective subject leader. Developing Teaching & Learning strategies Focus on improvement strategies
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Effective Subject Leadership The challenges and rewards through effective Mathematics Subject Leadership
Activity What is the role of an effective subject leader?
The role of an effective subject leader Developing Teaching & Learning strategies Focus on improvement strategies Target setting Leading a team of people Performance Management Continuing professional development Planning, monitoring and evaluating High expectations and a positive ethos LEADER OF LEARNING Tta standards
“You are in the post to provide leadership and management for your team in order to secure high quality teaching and thereby raise standards” You need to have: High expectations An accountability mind set A wider vision Clear policies and procedures Excellent communication skills • You need to be: • A highly effective teacher • A good role model • Enthusiastic • Child centred • Clear about what you want to do • Prepared to monitor and evaluate • Prepared to reward • Able to inspire, trust and confidence
Leading as a Practitioner You need to be the lead practitioner within the department. Your planning, lessons, drive, determination sets the standard for others to aspire to:
Leadership “It is about inspiring people to contribute more than they would otherwise” It is about taking risks Setting direction Breaking new ground Showing conviction
Create a Vision “A vision will move an organisation forward from where it is now to where it would like to be. A precise goal is more credible than a vague dream. A vision should be realistic and attractive to all parties involved.”
Develop a capacity for Building and recognising Opportunities • Know your team • Recognise their and your strengths and weaknesses • Prioritise development opportunities in areas of weakness that concern teaching & learning • Provide opportunities and highlight the benefits for individual staff and pupils • Coaching
Activity What do you feel you need to tackle in 2010/2011 to raise the standard of Mathematics within your School? What are your main concerns?
Create a strategy to move forward Make your strategy Specific Measureable Achievable Realistic Time-related
Strategy Activity : Create a draft version of your Strategy Incorporating whole school development plans
Review the process This enables your department to continue to evolve to be the best it can be......
Effective Subject Leadership Vision Clear Focus Risk taking Collaborative approach
Improving and Excellence in Mathematics Awarddeveloped by NCETM now run by Tribal
Self supporting network group? Take turns to chair/host Support each other