Product reviews for The Subject Leader

Few people enter the teaching profession with the intention of one day becoming a subject leader - it's a natural career progression, of course, but one that can be either extraordinarily rewarding or utterly soul-destroying, depending on how it's handled. This slim and assured volume aims to ensure that anyone who reads it and puts Garnett's advice into practice will be able to take on the role and turn it into one that is both professionally effective and personally fulfilling. The structure is clear and logical, there is an admirable absence of circumlocution, and clever cartoons by Les Evans keep a mechanical theme running that naturally complements the text with a touch of humour. It's a common complaint from newly promoted subject leaders that despite the managerial aspect of the job, leadership training can be sorely lacking; this book is prime, non-patronising CPD material, and well worth an investment.