This text is aimed at teachers who are considering applying for their first middle management post or who are already in such a post but wish to improve their performance. The author highlights the special challenge of this work, covering all aspects of the art of middle management in schools. Case studies are used to bring management theory to life and links are made to the Teacher Training Agency's National Standards for Subject Leadership. The focus of the book is on improving the quality of education for pupils through the creation of a positive team ethos.

Like its predecessor on secondary middle management, this book uses a succinct and accessible style. The authors; highlight the special challenge of middle management; cover the full range of middle management activities in primary schools; link to the Teacher Training Agency's National Standards for Subject Leadership; and use self-assessment questions and case studies to bring management theory to life.
A chapter is devoted to the performance management framework that was introduced in September 2000. Throughout, the focus is on improving the quality of education for pupils through the...