Simon Wilson
Description
In this programme, Jo Owen visits an ambitious assistant headteacher to find out if he has what it takes to be successful in the top job in education.Simon Wilson is Assistant Head at St Clere's School in Thurrock, Essex. Keen to move up the leadership ladder, Simon's style is more fire-fighter than strategic manager. Simon has bags of energy and drive, but is he trying to run before he can walk? Jo prescribes a visit to an inspirational leader with one of the most accountable and answerable jobs in the public sector - the Chief Fire Officer of Essex County Fire and Rescue.Will a day spent with David prompt Simon to reconsider his journey to headship?To find out, Jo brings Simon before a carefully selected panel of education experts chosen from governing bodies, industry recruitment and outstanding schools. After cross examination, they decide if he has the skill as well as the will to make it to the top job in education.
Runtime
15 min
Series
Subjects
- Career development (375)
- Assistant school principals (6)
- School principals (63)
- Educational leadership (99)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2007
Database
Alexander Street
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