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What are the Special Needs of the executive (in education)?

Special Needs of the executive (in education).
A research after the role and special needs of the head teacher.
Research: Petra Wulffers
For: Greenwich University, 2011-2012

Introduction:
For my research I'm looking at the role of the head teacher. And I'd like to ask you: as a head teacher, what do you consider to be the specific elements that enable you to perform your role effectively? (one might consider: training, personal attributes, experience, colleagues, skills, ..... How would you define your leadership role?

Key question
Please take a moment to look at your job: managing a school, being the executive so to say. Could you describe to me, as detailed as possible, what do you consider to be the special needs of the executive within the educational system?

Secondary questions
A. Is it important for a head teacher to have completed The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) before becoming a head of their first school ?

B. What is your view on the concept of learning the trade of head teacher on the job?
(For example: a person becomes a head teacher without proper training, but is an experienced senior teacher and very eager to become an outstanding head teacher.)

B2. What is your view on the fact that the NPQH is open to people without QTS? Could an individual without QTS go through the NPQH process.

C. Do you think the UK system, concerning Professional Standards for Teachers and the NPQH could be effective in other countries, for example in the Netherlands? (As, for example, in the Netherlands everybody who has a bachelor in education is considered to be a teacher, but beyond that there are no additional standards. One can get a Masters degree, but that doesn’t necessarily mean an upgrade on the job. School boards can, in fact, appoint anybody they like to the position of head teacher, sometimes with limited power.)

Topics: Head teacher NPQH School management
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    Debra Smith 200+

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    May 31 2012: The 'executive' seldom goes wanting because if they really want it they make up a new rule. For example, if you want to take a course in my company they will encourage that but I can have double that amount each year if i qualify for an mba (I know, I did it) and only a few (executives do qualify) Certain groups are really good at making sure they get what they want.
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    Robert Winner 50+

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    May 20 2012: A great mental health therapist. All the best. Bob
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    Feyisayo Anjorin 50+

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    May 17 2012: The excecutive is first and foremost to lead by example; most of the staff and students look up to the head and a positive influence from such will go a long way.
    The first example from a leader is his/her qualification for the position.
    The leader should have a vision,which should be communicated to everyone in the team,and committed to resourceful individuals in the team to measure-up the level and success of pursuit. It is also a great advantage for the leader(s) to recognise people whose talent and expertise should be treasured.
    Then the leader should motivate the team towards success and maintain good communication with staff and students/pupil.
    They should know that education and expertise is nothing good if it does not result in the improvement of the human condition.
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