From application to interview, from subject leaders to headteachers, 'How to Become a School Leader' is a complete guide to the recruitment process by the bestselling author of 'Leadership for Learning', 'Ofsted Thriving Not Surviving', and 'The IQ Myth'. Includes: The application: finding the perfect match; articulating your strengths and weaknesses; outlining your vision and mission; writing the covering letter; using the National Standards; providing evidence of your achievements; evidence of continuing professional development; the personal statement. Selection day activities: demonstrating up-to-date knowledge; the panel interviews; the presentation; the assembly; the lesson observation and feedback; the student panel; simulations (eg the meeting); the in-tray exercise and the follow-up; the briefing note; the data analysis. The final interview: the school improvement question; the change management question; the leader vs manager question; competency-based questions; the National Standards questions.