1. Stick or Twist? The Teacher to Manager Dilemma

2. Introduction The importance of CONSCIOUS career choices for teachers Why moving to management shouldn’t be seen as a promotion. Things to consider from both sides if you plan to become a manager. Our view of what a teacher career path should look like.

3. Who are we? Shirley Norton: Teacher (DELTA) Exams Co-ordinator Assistant Courses Manager (MA Applied Ling.) Courses Manager (DELTM) Director of Courses. Karen Chambers: Teacher (DELTA) ADoS DoS (MEd ELT) Teacher Trainer Teacher

4. 53% of managers didn’t consciously go into management Background 35% of managers didn’t have any training at all How much time, effort, money does your school put into teacher training? How much time, effort, money does your school put into management training?

5. Essential qualities of a GOOD Manager Everybody knows one that was a bit rubbish……. Training needs of a new Manager Interpersonal skills (personable, approachable, diplomatic, patient, good listening skills, respectful, calm, clear communicator, team player, sense of humour/relatively thick skin) Organisational skills (attention to detail, ability to multi-task, effective time-management, ability to prioritise, flexibility, problem solving skills, ability to think on your feet) Ability to live with not being the most popular person…. Pedagogical skills (classroom skills, lesson planning – DELTA gives credibility for classroom observations etc.) Conflict management (dealing with ‘difficult’ people, student complaints, mediation, coaching) Project Management (planning, budgets, development, CPD etc.) Networking/Public Speaking (industry events, visitors, stakeholders etc.) Transitioning from a peer to a manager (appraisals, observations, communicating in difficult situations) Change Management (from start to finish and everything in between!)

6. Career progression wheel Teachers Academic Manager Material Development ‘Intern’ with other departments Sabbaticals/UPL Client Journey ‘red coat’ Working with Franchises Pastoral/Welfare ‘Black Ops’ Project Management Cross Functional Teams TRAINING! Teacher Training

7. Contact: Shirley.norton@londonschool.com Karen.chambers@londonschool.com www.londonschool.com