Roles and duties of departmental management, leadership, departmental communication and time management all feature in the Managing a Department course run by North Lanarkshire Council for newly appointed principal teachers. However, working knowledge and experience of departmental heads’ duties are essential.
Courses cost pound;150 per person per day or pound;500 for a customised course for up to 35. For information on workshops, contact the course co-ordinator, tel 01236 812214 or e-mail gds.inservice@northlan.gov.uk