A-Z of School Leadership: A guide for new School Leaders
A-Z of Teaching: A guide for Early Career Teachers
A-Z of Learning:
A guide for Students
Gold dust for aspiring senior leaders
"This book is gold dust, packed with insightful guidance, practical strategies, and real-world examples that make it an indispensable tool for anyone looking to excel in educational leadership.
Kausor’s approach is both comprehensive and accessible, making complex leadership concepts easy to understand and apply. Each chapter is thoughtfully crafted, offering a blend of theory and practice that keeps the reader engaged and informed.
Despite its value, this book remains underrated and deserves much more recognition. It stands out in the crowded field of leadership literature for its clarity, depth, and practical relevance. For aspiring senior leaders, this book is not just a read, but a roadmap to success."
Aspiring Senior Leader, British International School, Qatar
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"Wholeheartedly recommended to all education leaders. Kausor writes with experience, integrity and a strong moral compass."
Prof. Colin Diamond CBE,
Professor of Educational Leadership,
University of Birmingham
"An enjoyable read I would recommend for all school leaders. Kausor writes with humour and anyone working in education will be able to easily relate to the topics he discusses. A refreshing reminder of why I have become an educator and now a school leader."
Amy Carroll, Vice Principal,
Ranches Primary School, Dubai
"Best BS free book on school management.
Like having a conversation with a very wise headteacher who has seen it all.
Practical, honest realistic and bitesize chunks that cut through the waffle.
Highly highly recommend."
Verified Purchase on Amazon UK, November 2023
An essential guide for new and aspiring school leaders and head teachers.
This A-Z provides an authentic vision for school leaders. Three topics are discussed for each letter of the alphabet. It has been deliberately written with reaffirming the moral purpose in leadership. The aim of this book is to set out some key elements of school leadership advice that the author has gathered along the way in nearly two decades in education.
From the outset, A-Z can oversimplify matters and the author has tried to move away from the obvious ones: A: Assessment, P: Parents, T: Teaching. Instead, the author has deliberately focused on the role of the leader and how their actions impact colleagues and more importantly the students.
His written style is often with great personal candour and humour which brings this book alive to the reader and makes it very relatable to anybody who has ever worked in a school. Upon reading the book, you will want to no doubt refer to it as a practical reminder of why you became a teacher and why you progressed to join the senior leadership team and become a school leader.
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Another Gem!
"Another very helpful edition released by Kausor Amin-Ali.
The book contains excellent guidance for new teachers such as myself in a field that is always changing & requires more knowledge.
I look forward to the next edition!"
PE teacher, British International School, Dubai, January 2024
Great insights.
"Deeply thought provoking, a must read for teachers in all parts of their career"
Amazon Review March 2024
An essential guide for new and aspiring teachers.
Following the success of A-Z of School Leadership: A guide for new school leaders, this A-Z provides an authentic explanation for teachers, especially those who have recently qualified, those in training or those considering becoming a teacher.
Three topics are discussed for each letter of the alphabet. The aim of this book is to set out some key elements of teaching advice and insight that the author has experienced and gained along his journey spanning more than two decades in education.
Also, a very useful Glossary with over four hundred definitions used in schools and education can be found at the end of the book.
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Fantastic gift idea!
"Bought this book as a gift for a family friend. The book is written in a clear and engaging way that is perfect for young people grappling with the demands of education. The book is methodical and goes through key challenges that may present themselves but more importantly how to overcome them.
Another fantastic read by a man experienced in the education sector and who is able to pass his wisdom down. Inspiring and most importantly accessible for young people who are going through stressful exam periods and the transition from education to career life."
English Tutor, Yorkshire, December 2024
Easy to read and helpful for students
"This is the third book in the series by a well-respected author in the education field. It is extremely easy to read as it is organised by topics and issues in alphabetical order with cross-references to other sections that unifies the whole book. Essential reading for all students, teachers and parents."
Amazon review, January 2025
An essential guide for students - in the final years of Secondary School or in the first year at University.
Following the success of A-Z of School Leadership: A guide for new school leaders, and A-Z of Teaching: A guide for Early Career Teachers, this A-Z provides an authentic explanation for students, especially those in the final years of Secondary School or the first years at University. Three topics are discussed for each letter of the alphabet. The aim of this book is to set out some key elements of learning advice and insight that the author has experienced and gained along his journey spanning more than two decades working with children, teenagers and young adults in education.
About the Author
Kausor Amin-Ali qualified as a teacher of mathematics from the University of Cambridge in 2003, having previously graduated in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sheffield. He has more than two decades of experience working in numerous schools in England and in the UAE including six headships and three governorships. His depth and breadth of experience has had significant positive impact in Founding Schools and School Improvement. He is currently a Principal (UAE) and a Chair of Governors (England).
He is also the author of many published articles sharing his thought leadership on topics including leadership, wellbeing and strategy, many of which have been published in TES magazine.
Early in his career, he received an 'Outstanding Secondary School Teacher' award in 2006 by Sheffield Local Authority for pioneering e-learning, anytime, anywhere learning. In 2009, he was one of the top 50 Fasttrack teachers in England & Wales. He was first appointed Principal in England in his mid-30s in 2013. Having obtained a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Nottingham in 2017, he is now undertaking a PhD in Education from the University of Birmingham.
In 2018, he was the only Principal in Dubai to receive an Innovative School award by Europe SchoolsNet in Brussels. He went on to become the first school leader in the UAE to obtained the Executive Leaders qualification, NPQEL, from the University College London in 2019. More recently, in 2022, he was recognised as an 'Educational Influencer of the year' by GESS Dubai for this work as the Founder of
All Children Read, a global not-for-profit organisation and delivery partner dedicated to eradicating global childhood illiteracy.
