Guiding information 5.11: coaching session 6 with the Head Teacher
As usual, arrange the time and place for this coaching meeting, with the Head Teacher, at least one or two days in advance.
In a coaching session of about 60 minutes:
- Describe to the Head Teacher your recent work with Unit 5 and any successes you have had and any challenges you have faced. Ask for the Head Teacher’s assistance in helping you to think through the challenges. (No more than 20 minutes)
- Discuss the revised working job description (Learning Task 2.7) and explain or describe how you have managed the role and duties since you agreed on them in Learning Task 2.11.Be prepared to answer questions that the Head Teacher may have. Ask him/her whether he/she has noticed you performing these duties. (No more than 30 minutes)
- Describe your efforts to involve others in your learning for the course (e.g. discussing meaning of terms with them, asking their advice, working with them to co-facilitate a Continuous Professional Development session) and ask the Head Teacher if he/she can think of any additional ways to get other middle-lever leaders involved in the work. (No more than 10 minutes.)