Are you aspiring to be a headteacher?

  • Do you want to increase your depth of skills, knowledge and understanding of leadership?

  • Do you want to develop your ability to work strategically, efficiently and effectively?

  • Do you want to be build your confidence when faced with external scrutiny by exploring how to articulate your impact with clarity?

  • Do you want to explore how to develop the teams you lead and maximise their impact in pupils?

Lasting two terms, this course starts in September

  • 8 twilight virtual training sessions

  • networking with leaders across the region

  • video presentations to guide thinking

  • gap tasks to increase confidence and knowledge

  • perspectives on leadership sent weekly

  • 1:1 support from senior advisers in the education team

Hold the dates

These virtual sessions will run from 4 pm - 5.30 pm on the following Mondays.

  • Monday 26th September

  • Monday 10th October

  • Monday 7th November

  • Monday 5th December

  • Monday 16th January

  • Monday 20th February

  • Monday 13th March

  • Monday 27th March

...the delivery was really inspiring...

'I enjoyed being able to share experiences with others. It felt daunting at first, but it became the part of the course I enjoyed the most. I also liked how we were encouraged to think about ourselves as headteachers and the vision and ethos we would like to lead and develop. I wasn't certain I wanted to be a headteacher, but the delivery was really inspiring and made me want to pursue it. '

Feedback from course participant 21/22

Schools in the ESP receive a 40% discount

But there is just one thing......

  • ...the school says it can't afford the release time.

    All our face to face sessions are virtual and take place after school, all other learning is self-directed and can be completed in your own time. We encourage school leaders to provide some time for professional development but this can be arranged flexibly.

  • ...there are other leadership courses available.

    There are many courses available to middle and senior leaders, such as NPQML or NPQSL. These can cost up to £1000 per participant. Our comprehensive course is better value and it also looks at leadership through the lens of the Church of England's Vision for Education.

  • ...this is my first leadership role in school, how do I know it is right for me?

    This is a reflective course, so your starting point doesn't matter. It designed to support all participants by being part of a learning community who grow together. You will have opportunity to share best practice as well as the highs and lows of your role. Previous participants have said how much they gain from working with colleagues from across the wide region the diocese covers.