Exit tasks checklist
Use our checklist to make sure you've completed all the necessary tasks before leaving your role. It includes practical steps like:
- Telling the right people at the right time
- Updating licences, documents and bank accounts
- Returning equipment
- Removing your access to school data and systems
Download it here:
Adapt this checklist to meet your needs and the specifics of your school.
Look at our staff exit checklists to find out what jobs a school is responsible for when a staff member, including the headteacher, leaves.
Handover checklist
Handing over your role properly helps your successor focus on providing high-quality education from day 1.
Download our handover checklist to make sure you've covered everything:
If your incoming head is new to headship, or has had limited experience, they may need extra support during handover