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Succeeding as a Deputy Head

The ultimate guide to deputy headship
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This essential guide supports Deputy Head Teachers and those aspiring to make the jump in their teaching career, addressing the everyday challenges and triumphs of whole school leadership in a relatable and highly pragmatic way. Using case studies and practical examples blended with academic research, Succeeding... Read More
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Whether you are newly qualified or a seasoned Deputy Head Teacher, this guide includes everything you need to know to excel in your role! Loaded with practical tips and research-based coaching strategies, Succeeding as a Deputy Head is perfect for inspiring educational leadership confidence.

Whether you are newly qualified or a seasoned Deputy Head Teacher, this guide includes everything you need to know to excel in your role! Loaded with practical tips and research-based coaching strategies, Succeeding as a Deputy Head is perfect for inspiring educational leadership confidence.

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This essential guide supports Deputy Head Teachers and those aspiring to make the jump in their teaching career, addressing the everyday challenges and triumphs of whole school leadership in a relatable and highly pragmatic way.

Using case studies and practical examples blended with academic research, Succeeding as a Deputy Head lends a unique voice to the ever-growing leadership debate, and is perfect for current deputies and those that aspire to lead. This addition to the series includes professional perspectives from prominent educational leaders, opportunities for self-reflection, and coaching strategies to help develop and nurture a people-centred school community.

The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801996198

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Education

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Chris Passey has been the Deputy Head of Kimichi School in Birmingham for 7 years. Passionate about education and supporting others, Chris is Chair of Governors at Waseley Hills High School and Vice Chair at Sutton Park Primary, both schools under the Central Schools Region Trust (CRST) founded by the RSA of which Chris is a proud Fellow. Follow Chris @MrChrisPassey

Adam Kohlbeck currently works as Deputy Head teacher of Birkbeck Primary school, responsible for curriculum, teaching and learning and staff development. Adam speaks regularly on Teacher Talk radio and is a guest lecturer for both Greenwich University and York University. He's also a consultant for Pixl, a network of schools and educators working to improve life chances and outcomes for young people. Follow Adam @adam08247386

In 2023, Adam and Chris set up Edupulse; an online platform which showcases voices in education and offers leadership coaching, teaching insights and a regular podcast featuring a diverse range of experts from the education sector.

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