What do you do if you’ve just been promoted to the position from within your team? Congratulations on your new role as a Head of Department (HoD)! Being promoted from within the team is a testament to your dedication, skill, and the trust your colleagues and superiors place in you. Transitioning from being a peer… Continue reading Suddenly promoted to HOD?
Category: Succeeding as Head of Department
To succeed as a Head of Department in a secondary school you need to have individual qualities, shape an effective team and deliver curriculum in a way to ensure student success.
The HOD and Their Role in Educational Leadership
You’ve probably heard of the old debate about the difference between leadership and management. It’s not a particularly useful debate as anyone in a leadership/managerial position needs a combination of both. Further, that combination can vary depending on specific situations. However, I think it’s safe to say that relying on managerial skills alone will keep… Continue reading The HOD and Their Role in Educational Leadership
Personal Organization for the HOD
As a head of department in a high school, staying organized and productive is key to your success. With numerous responsibilities (including teaching), deadlines, and projects to manage, it’s essential to have a system in place that helps you stay on top of everything. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the best methods… Continue reading Personal Organization for the HOD
Skills and Attributes for a Successful HOD
As a high school head of department, it’s important to possess a diverse set of skills and attributes in order to lead an effective team, develop curriculum, and ultimately improve student results. Here is a brief rundown on some key areas to focus on: In summary, being an effective head of department requires a diverse… Continue reading Skills and Attributes for a Successful HOD
Why the HOD Must Create a Powerful Vision
As a head of department in a high school, you play a vital role in shaping the academic success of your students. You are responsible for ensuring that your department aligns with the overall goals and objectives of the school. One way to achieve this is by creating a vision for your department and setting… Continue reading Why the HOD Must Create a Powerful Vision
How well do you know your role?
Do you have a JDF? Not every HOLA gets a neat little document explaining exactly what their job entails. Perhaps you received a generic document that doesn’t take into account the size of your school or the complexity of your circumstances. Nonetheless, a good starting point for doing a good job is knowing exactly what… Continue reading How well do you know your role?