This paper describes a study in which questionnaires were mailed to 50 British beginning headteachers to examine professional induction, highlighting the means by which respondents journeyed from teacher to principal. The survey focused on how the process of professional development evolved; the extent to which a headteacher, given some external…

This study examined the impact of external influences on beginning headteachers in England. A self-administered questionnaire was mailed to 50 beginning headteachers who started their positions in September 2000. The research was part of a larger study on the experiences of beginning headteachers and principals in several countries. This paper…

It is generally accepted that effective principals make for effective schools. In the United Kingdom, the key player providing needed intelligence, vision, energy, and thinking is called the headteacher. The issue considered broadly in this paper is educational leadership in the UK. It addresses the critical role of the headteacher and how to…