ABSTRACT Appointing a headteacher in England is important but under-researched, hence the study reported here. We interviewed and surveyed chairs of governing boards that had recently undertaken the appointment process. Governing bodies follow broadly similar recruitment and selection processes, which have a number of problematic aspects: the unique nature of the context; the complexity of the processes; ensuring adequate recruitment; the processes are demanding, resource intensive, a considerable responsibility and difficult to organise especially when there are internal candidates; the skills required are specialised; engaging external expertise can be beneficial, but not without challenges; and the chair’s involvement is typically substantial.

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英格兰小学校长的招募和选拔：过程和存在问题的方面

摘要在英格兰任命校长很重要，但研究不足，因此在此进行了报道。我们采访并调查了最近进行任命程序的理事会主席。理事机构遵循大致相似的征聘和selection选程序，这些程序具有许多有问题的方面：环境的独特性；流程的复杂性；确保足够的招聘；流程要求高，资源密集，责任重大且难以组织，尤其是在有内部候选人的情况下；所需的技能是专门的；吸引外部专家可以是有益的，但并非没有挑战；主席的参与通常是很大的。