Middle leading refers to those teachers that both teach and have
leadership roles, and thus can bridge the gap between the practices of
learning and the managemant of schooling. Focusing on the practices of
middle leaders, this book addresses the current lack of support and
professional development for middle leaders in educational settings.
Middle Leadership in Schools positions middle leaders as professional
leaders, and an integral part of educational and professional
development in schools and other educational institutions. Drawing on
empirical research spanning four countries, this book provides readers
with a conceptual framework to understand middle leading and shows how
middle leading practices unfold in real educational contexts. This is a
valuable resource that goes beyond a theoretical conversation about
middle leaders to provide readers with practical applications based on
extensive research undertaken by the authors. The book is divided into
seven chapters, each of which include reflective discussion questions
and recommended readings to promote collaborative engagement with the
text. Chapters cover topics such as how middle leading is shaped in
practice, its role in professional development and its impact on
schools.
Illustrating to middle leaders how they can develop their leadership
skills, the book will also be of interest to school principals and other
senior leaders as a guide to supporting their middle leaders.
