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The Relationship Between the Head and the Deputy Head in Primary Schools.

Authors :
Hughes, Mike
James, Chris
Source :
School Leadership & Management. Feb 1999 19(1):83-95.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Explores the primary deputy head's role, focusing on the deputy/head interrelationship, based on interviews with administrators of 10 (British) primary schools. Identifies factors influencing this interrelationship, highlighting partner similarities and the use of complementarity, compensation, tolerance, acceptance, and accommodation to handle partner differences. (35 references) (MLH)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1363-2434
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
School Leadership & Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ585601
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research