"Mastering Deputy Headship is essential reading for anyone who is currently a deputy head teacher or aspires to become one. It sets out not only to identify but address the issues facing newly appointed deputy heads. Drawing on the experience of those who are, or have been, deputies, it examines the skills and practice that enable the role to be handled with dexterity and success. Using a variety of case studies, advice and practical activities, it describes how to: cope with the first day and week in the role of deputy head; build good working relationships with the head teacher, based on trust and communication; develop the role of the deputy head teacher within a school; develop good relationships with other staff, and deal with parents and governors; be an effective leader, including advice on how to improve your chairing skills, speak in public, and mentor, appraise and interview other members of staff; manage time effectively and cope with learning, teaching and curriculum responsibilities; help manage a budget and handle your school's finances." "All actual and aspiring deputy head teachers, school governors, advisors, inspectors, in-house trainers and students on education management courses will welcome this invaluable handbook."--BOOK JACKET.