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David Wants a Headship

Part of the series Getting Ahead with Gladeana, from the Teachers TV video archive.

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Summary

Primary school deputy head David Young, who has been interviewed for two headships recently, asks for help from Teachers TV's life coach Gladeana McMahon.

He is not sure why his career hopes have been disappointed so far as he is good at his job, but he hopes that Gladeana can help to find out what is holding him back.

Gladeana sets up a mock interview with a panel of three experienced serving or former headteachers so she can observe him in action.

After a thorough debrief with the panel, she comes up with the plan to take David for acting lessons to build his confidence and teach him to be more authoritative.

Related links (2)

Gladeana McMahon
Further information on life coach Gladeana McMahon
GovernorNet: National Standards for Headteachers
DCSF guide defining the headteacher's core purpose, setting out the knowledge and professional qualities needed in six key areas
  • Duration: 15 mins
  • Subtitles available
  • Published: 13 May 2008