THE SYSTEM OF MIDDLE LEADERSHIP IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE LITHUANIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM

This paper explores the system of middle leadership in English schools and its implications for the Lithuanian education system. The paper draws on the findings from original research investigated three areas relating to educational middle leadership positions in education system of England including: the formal organizational role of middle leaders; their school responsibilities and the training and professional development of middle leaders. The paper is sought to use the case of middle leadership in English secondary schools to raise questions and identify implications for Lithuania where choices about the future of education policy and schools and are being considered. KEYWORDS: middle leaders, secondary schools, England, Lithuania.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15181/atee.v1i0.66