This book outlines practical steps that both government and schools can implement to significantly reduce the demands placed upon school leaders. It also provides highly effective tools and strategies to enable school leaders to reflect upon and improve their own wellbeing.
Packed full of research-led approaches this book:
Examines school leader burnout, what causes it, how to recognise it, and how to prevent it
Reflects on why school leaders fail to prioritise their own needs and how this can be addressed
Provides a comprehensive framework for schools to support leader thriving and resilience
Shares effective, evidence-based coping strategies for leaders.
This is a must-read book for all school leaders and those looking to support and improve school leader wellbeing.
By:
Helen Kelly
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781032056340
ISBN 10: 1032056347
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 28 February 2023
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Professor Megan Crawford; Preface; Introduction; Part One: What is Causing School Leader Stress and Burnout?; 1 The Intensification of the School Leader’s Role; 2 The Emotional Demands of the School Leader’s Role; 3 Workload Demands and Other Stressors; 4 Leading Through a Crisis; 5 The Challenges of Leading an International School; 6 More About Burnout; Part Two: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress, and Improving Wellbeing; 7 What Governments Can Do; 8 What Schools Can Do: A Strategic Approach to Prevent School Leader Burnout; 9 What Schools Can Do: Addressing Workload; 10 What Schools Can Do: Supporting Leaders’ Mental Health and Wellbeing; 11 What Schools Can Do: Building Community; 12 What Leaders Can Do: Managing Stress; 13 What Leaders Can Do: Addressing Self -sabotage Behaviours; 14 What Leaders Can Do: Recovering from Burnout; Conclusion
Helen Kelly is a researcher, writer, speaker, and consultant in the field of school wellbeing. As a principal, she led international schools in Bangkok, Berlin, and Hong Kong. Prior to this she was a solicitor in the field of health and safety at work.
