The Role of the Executive Headteacher HfL Governors Conference 2017 Ali Pepper HfL School Effectiveness Adviser Dr. Tony Breslin Chair of Board of Governors Bushey Primary Education Federation

How is an EHT different from a Headteacher Why have an EHT? What sort of candidates make good Executive Heads? Who is responsible for managing an Executive Headteacher? How do Governors and executive Heads work together? How do Executive Heads fit into a leadership structure?

Improvement Partnership Expansion Strategic thinking Outward facing School to school consistency and collaboration Coaching and staff development

School to school consistency and collaboration Outward facing Acts as critical friend Strategic Priorities Treats schools fairly and equitably Balances individual school identity with consistency Roles Assimilates information easily to identify trends Skills Strategic thinking Lead spokesperson for the organisation Improvement Partnership Expansion Holds others to account and quality assures Business and financial acumen School to school consistency and collaboration Outward facing Sustains networks with a range of stakeholders Works with governors to map a route to achieve vision Coaching and staff development Delegates clear responsibility Recognises people’s strengths and weaknesses Coaches and develops leaders

The ability to operate and think strategically The ability to forge strong relationships The ability to shape the direction of the school(s), secure change and drive through a moral purpose Certain moral and personal attributes

ASCL guidance papers https://www.ascl.org.uk/help-and-advice/guidance-papers/ The Key for School Leaders https://schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com National Governance Association (NGA) https://www.nga.org.uk/.../NGA.../Executive-headteachers The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) https://www.nfer.ac.uk