Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Introduction; Newly appointed middle leaders; Aspiring middle leaders; Existing middle leaders; Making use of the book; Chapter 1: What is middle leadership?; Introduction; Defining middle leadership; Action point; Leadership theory; Total quality management; Authentic leadership; The context of middle leadership; Middle leadership in practice; Case studies; Case 1; Reflection point; Case 2; Reflection point; Summary; References.
• Chapter 2: What do head teachers expect from middle leaders?Introduction; Leading the subject; Leading the team; Creating a team ethos and vision; Creating effective frameworks; Curriculum; Teaching and learning; Behaviour and rewards; Managing your resources and budget; Effective critical evaluation and improvement planning; Holding people to account; Continuing Professional Development (CPD); Promoting your subject within school; Leading within a whole-school leadership structure; Final thoughts; References; Chapter 3: Leadership basics: How your behaviour impacts on other people.
• IntroductionModels of leadership; The authoritarian/laissez-fair axis; The McGregor X-Y axis; Newtonian and Whiteheadian managers; Task-orientated leaders and people-orientated leaders; Leadership styles and fitness for purpose; Reflection point; What motivates people?; Case studies; Reflection point; Basic rules for motivating others; Spend time getting to know the people in your team and then support them; Communicate clearly with your team and don't be frightened by debate; Make decisions!; Display self-control and be positive; Lead by example; Be considerate and fair; Listen to people.
• Spread good cheer! Summary; References; Chapter 4: Understanding different leadership styles and when to use them. Introduction; The need for flexibility; Case study; Reflection point; Situational leadership; Action point; Consciously using different styles of leadership; Coercive; Authoritative; Affiliative; Democratic; Pace-setting; Coaching; Emotional intelligence (EQ); Reflection point; Personal competence; Social competence, Summary, References. Chapter 5: Working together: Building a high-performing team; Introduction; What makes a group of people a team?; Vision and sense of direction.
• The behaviour of the team leader extent to which people pull together; Open lines of communication; Regular reviews of progress; The team life-cycle; Stage 1
• Forming; Stage 2
• Storming; Stage 3
• Norming; Stage 4
• Performing; Belbin's work on effective teams; Chairman; Shaper; Plant; Monitor evaluator; Company worker; Resource investigator; Team worker; Finisher; What can go wrong with teams?; Meetings; Conflict; Complacency; Techniques which help organisations to develop and succeed; Brainstorms (thought showers); The PEP talk; Development plans and action plans.
• Machine generated contents note 1. What is the middle leadership?
• 2. What do headteachers expect from middle leaders? (written by Kathryn Stephenson)
• 3.Leadership basics: how your behaviour impacts on other people
• 4.Understanding different leadership styles and when to use them
• 5. Working together: building a high-performing team
• 6.Getting communication right
• 7.Teaching and learning: setting high expectations around pedagogy
• 8.Vision and effective planning
• 9.Developing your team through active professional learning
• 10.Case study: departmental improvement (written by Hayley Gregg)
• 11.Monitoring, appraisal and holding to account
• 12.Looking after yourself: time and stress management.

"With so much now expected of middle leaders in schools, this book aims to help those in middle leadership positions to become more confident and effective in their roles. It systematically considers every aspect of the role, including team building, raising standards, holding others to account and managing change. With a wealth of practical guidance, the book covers the essential skills needed by middle leaders such as managing meetings, conducting difficult conversations and development planning while also offering insights into why some middle leaders are so much more effective than others. Covering all aspects of middle leadership features include. An analysis of different leadership styles case studies written by current middle leaders in schools reflection and action points throughout This book is essential reading for secondary school teachers who are about to become middle leaders and need guidance on how to get to grips with the role. It will also be of value to existing middle leaders who want to improve their performance and effectiveness"--