about our aspiring senior leaders programme objectives on this programme participants will: prepare...
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This course runs throughout the academic year and comprises of 7 twilight session rotating
around host schools. It will provide participants the opportunity to consider and develop the
skills needed to move into a leadership role through a series of workshops and in-school
opportunities.
prepare middle leaders to make the move to senior leadership and lead whole school inno-
vation
reflect on the aspects of leadership through a range of practical activities
work collaboratively with new teachers across the North Herts Teaching Alliance
Participants will take part in a classroom based action research project during which they will
have the opportunity to jointly plan, team teach, share resources and visit each other’s
school.
About our Aspiring Senior Leaders Programme
Who is it for?
This course is designed for experienced middle leaders looking to apply for senior leadership
roles or someone new to the senior leadership role.
Core Objectives
On this programme participants will:
Prepare middle leaders to make the move to senior leadership and lead whole school
innovation
Consider and develop the skills needed to move into a leadership role through a series of
workshops and in-school opportunities
Gain practical experience of what the senior leadership role involves
In addition to the Twilight participants will
also have the opportunity to experience:
Senior Leadership Meetings (in their own
school)
Developing and leading a whole school/
cross school project (presented at the
final meeting)
Support with writing applications and
preparing for interviews
A mentor in their own school with half-
termly meetings to discuss progress
Dates
Date Core Session & Delivery Team Location
Wed 5 Oct 2016
Introduction to the course
Outline of the course and introduction to the project
Tina Stojko, Assistant Headteacher, Hitchin Girls’ School
Hitchin Girls’
School
Wed 9 Nov 2016
Leadership Styles and Characteristics of Effective Leader
Examine the theory of different leadership styles and how to use
them in a senior leadership role
James Crowther, Deputy Headteacher, Hitchin Girls’ School
Ruth Cooper, Assistant Headteacher, Hitchin Girls’ School
Hitchin Girls’
School
Wed 11 Jan 2017
Developing and Sharing Your Vision
The importance of developing a clear and well communicated vision
with your team
Martin Monks, Deputy Headteacher, Hitchin Boys’ School
Frances Manning, Headteacher, Hitchin Girls’ School
Tina Stojko, Assistant Headteacher, Hitchin Girls’ School
Hitchin Boys’
School
Wed 8 Mar 2017
Using Data and Self-Evaluation Effectively
Developing Self Evaluation systems and using data effectively to
drive improvement and create a climate of outstanding teaching
David Martin, Assistant Headteacher, The Nobel School
Richard Cave, Assistant Headteacher, Hitchin Girls’ School
Sally Mills, Assistant Headteacher, Hitchin Girls’ School
The Nobel
School
If you have any further queries or would like to know more about this course, please contact
Date Core Session & Delivery Team Location
Wed 19 Apr 2017
The Challenging of Senior Leadership:
Managing your time and people effectively
Supporting and challenging others to make improvements
Managing difficult conversations and the role of coaching as a
leadership and development tool
Prioritising tasks in a pressurised role
Alan Reid, Lead Practitioner in Science, The Priory School
Naomi Rose, Deputy Headteacher, The Nobel School
Barry Burningham, Assistant Head Teacher, The Nobel School
The Priory
School
Wed 10 May 2017
Working with Ofsted and Governors
Ofsted - The process and your role as a senior leader
What is the role of Governor and how do they work with SLT
Martin Brown, Headteacher, Hitchin Boys’ School
Chair of Governors, Hitchin Boys’ School
Hitchin Boys’
School
Wed 7 June 2017
Applications, Interviews and Presenting the Project
Preparing for the move into SLT
Session attended by SLT member from the participants school
Kay (Herts for Learning) (TBC)
Tina Stojko, Assistant Headteacher, Hitchin Girls’ School
Heads/Mentors from participating schools
Hitchin Girls’
School
Cost : £250 per delegate
To book a place please email [email protected] or telephone: 01462 621300