In a research project examining stress and coping strategies among heads of year in a British comprehensive school, role conflict and role ambiguity emerged as stressors. Subsequent sessions on positive uses of stress and staff willingness to discuss stressful incidents were only partly effective. Alternative recommendations are provided. Includes…

The coordinator role is being increasingly used to provide curricular leadership in both primary and secondary schools. This article analyzes difficulties and unintended consequences that can emerge when a low-key management approach is adopted. "Low-key" sometimes translates to low visibility, recognition, and status, which can…