Part of the Managing in the Early Years series, this book provides practical advice about management theory and practice. Tracking the career development of a nursery nurse into a managerial role, this book:Clearly identifies and explains the managerial roles of team leader, senior supervisor, deputy and managerFocuses on the sudden change that takes place as you transcend from colleague to bossOffers advice on what is expected from you as you mov...

Making management ideas easy to grasp and providing practical advice on management theory and practice, this book focuses on how to make policy work in practice:providing comprehensive advice on managing resourcesincluding advice on Health & Safety and promoting a healthy environmentclear explanations of how to measure cost, incomes, ratios and effective efficiencySuggestions on how to bring about change and improvement.

Aiming to make Early Years management ideas easy to grasp, this series breaks down the jargon and provides accessible practical advice.As the role of a manager in Early Years becomes ever more complex and demanding, leaders must try to adapt and respond to the different pressures that constantly bombard them. Managing People and Teams in the Early Years Sector: An activity-based book helps managers and aspiring managers to explore a range of ideas and approaches to aid con...

As Early Years care and education comes under closer outside scrutiny the number of practitioners moving into managerial roles is constantly increasing, this book focuses on how to make policy work in practice:clarifying the manager’s responsibilities and his or her duty to leadexploring the use of policy and procedures, why we have procedure, how to create procedures and how to put it into practiceoffering advice on effective planning, how to monitor prog...

You've got a fantastic CV; now comes the big test. 'Where do you seeyourself in five years' time?' 'What is your greatest weakness?' Get That Job: Interviews providesstrategies to cope with these classic questions and more. The bookcontains a quiz to assess strengths and weaknesses, step-by-stepguidance and action points, top tips, common mistakes and advice on howto avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of the best sourcesof furt...

Whether you are new to interviewing or ready to take your skills to the next level, How To Interview People will show you how to instantly improve every apsect of your assessment -and selection process. Packed with real life case studies, practical tips and advice, you'll discover how to choose the best person for the job every time. Find out how to elevate your existing recruitment activities and follow a proven roadmap from application forms to induction and beyond. Learn how to...

'This is a book by a teacher still in the classroom after 20 years. Want to know how to survive? Read this book; it's fizzing with ideas.' Ty Goddard, Co-founder of the Education FoundationA compendium of teaching strategies, ideas and advice, which aims to motivate, comfort, amuse and above all reduce your workload, by bestselling author Ross Morrison McGill, aka @TeacherToolkit.Teacher Toolkit is a must-read for newly qualified a...

The ultimate guide to preparing for the interview process, maintaining focus, handling difficult questions, and maximizing your chances of landing that dream job.Whether you're a school leaver, a recent graduate, an established professional on the move, or someone looking to return to the job market, any research and preparation will be critical in improving your performance in an interview setting - from being aware of your own strengths and weaknesses, through to...

Interviewing prospective job candidates can be a real challenge, and sometimes the interviewers are just as nervous as the interviewee! If you are new to interviewing and need to learn some essential skills, Interview Others is the book for you.Full of advice on how to get the best from others and from yourself, it covers everything from preparing for an interview, to dealing with different types of interview situations, to the right (and wrong) questions ...

Learning Made Simple books give you skills without frills. They are matched to the main qualifications and written by experienced teachers and authors to make often tricky subjects simple to learn. Every book is designed carefully to provide bite-sized lessons matched to readers' needs. Using full colour throughout and written by leading teachers and writers, Learning Made Simple books build on a rich legacy of over 50 years as leading publishers helping to learn new skills and develop the...

The ability to interview people and select and hire the right candidate is crucial for anyone who wants to advance their career.Written by Mo Shapiro, a leading expert on interviewingas both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order create a brilliant team.The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are option...

Human resource management (HRM) is primarily concerned with the direction and development of people within organizations, focusing on policies and systems for recruiting, training, supervising, evaluating, motivating and compensating employees as well as attending to labor relations needs, health and safety issues, and fair employment laws. The Human Resource Management Study Brief is intended for business students and professionals interested in working in the human resources (HR) field. ...