Whether you are new to this role or are more experienced and aspiring to become a school leader, this bookwill give you the vital information you need in order to understand what is really important about your roleand how to improve your key skills. This practical everyday guide covers: The skills of an amazing Middle Leader How to inspire others against the backdrop of the busy day to day running of a school Effective delegation Leading a team and getting the right things done Developing excellence in your team and sharing good practice Preparation for inspection Middle Leader challenges and next steps. An outstanding guide for an often neglected group!

Caroline Bentley Davies is an inspector of schools, an adviser and consultant. She runs training and watches lessons across the UK. In only her second year of teaching, at the age of 23, Caroline was deemed 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Since then she has worked as a Local Authority Adviser in Northamptonshire and as a consultant working across the country.