Publication

Governor Guide on the Appointment of Headteachers

This guide offers a summary of the main points that governors should take into consideration when appointing a headteacher etc and should be used in conjunction with detailed advice and support produced by LAs and Diocesan authorities where appropriate.

RESOURCE MATERIAL

This is not a definitive list of resources on the appointment of Headteachers.

Circular Guidance

• Circular No 001/2008 – Mandatory National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) in Wales
• Circular No 020/2011 – Revised Professional Standards for Education Practitioners in Wales

Regulations

• The Staffing of Maintained Schools (Wales) Regulations 2006
• The Staffing of Maintained Schools (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2007
• The Staffing of Maintained Schools (Amendment No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2009
• The Government of Maintained Schools (Wales) Regulations 2005

Other useful publications

• Recruiting Headteachers and Senior Leaders: Seven Steps to Success – National College for School Leadership

• Tomorrows Leaders Today

Published: 3/04/2008