

Alan Shields
425 posts

@AlanShieldsCIO
Education and Families Manager (QIM) with North Lanarkshire Council. Educational writer. All views are my own. Happy husband of @MrsShieldsHT



Do you want to step-up to school headship? From navigating applications to preparing for interviews & showing authentic #leadership, this guide from @AlanShieldsCIO offers practical advice for aspiring heads on making the perfect application: buff.ly/vNNIFPN #schools

Thinking about your first headship? Deciding when you’re ready is tough, but asking the right questions makes it clearer. From resilience to readiness @AlanShieldsCIO considers how we know when the time is right to take on the top job in #schools: buff.ly/W63Trf8







Remembering the Angels of Dunblane and their teacher on the 30th anniversary of that tragic day. Thoughts, love and prayers to their families, friends and everybody affected. #Dunblane #DunblaneMassacre #30Years @allontheboard



A guide to effective & collegiate lesson observations: What makes lesson observations effective in primary #schools & how can leaders manage stress & workload for #teachers? @AlanShieldsCIO shares practical strategies for clarity, partnership & progress: buff.ly/vI2eA44



A guide to effective & collegiate lesson observations: What makes lesson observations effective in primary #schools & how can leaders manage stress & workload for #teachers? @AlanShieldsCIO shares practical strategies for clarity, partnership & progress: buff.ly/vI2eA44



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