The role of the teaching headteacher: A question of support?

Wilson, V. (2009) The role of the teaching headteacher: A question of support? Teaching and Teacher Education, 25(3), p. 7. (doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2008.09.009)

Abstract

This article reports findings from a study of 100 headteachers of very small Scottish primary schools. The main aim of the research was to follow up a sample of those schools that had participated in a larger study of all small schools in Scotland in 1996 to explore the role of the teaching headteacher. Evidence for this follow up study was collected from a postal survey and from interviews in nine case study schools. The research found that although the dual role of the teaching headteacher remained largely unchanged, pressures have increased while the available support is still perceived to be inadequate.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Small schools, School headteachers/principals, Support, Scottish, Rural schools
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Wilson, Dr Valerie
• Authors: Wilson, V.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: Teaching and Teacher Education
• ISSN: 0742-051X