This course will be online:-

• Kathryn is presenting via webcam, accompanied by slides and activities
• Opportunities for delegate questions and comments
• A copy of the slides will be made available after the course, along with further materials

This is a half day course at 4pm to 6:30pm

Join us for an exploration of what it means to be an effective senior leader.

upporting the Head and the staff can be a challenging post to hold; probably the most challenging in our education system but also one of the most rewarding.

Being a Deputy or Assistant Head puts you in a unique position in school; as well as being focused on the internal operations – the smooth-running – of the school, you will be teaching, leading on key aspects of strategy and maintaining a public face for the community you serve. You may also have or start to build a professional presence online or via professional networking events and shape the teaching profession. You are lead professionals and significant role models.

The role is one of significant privilege: you support, deputise for – and challenge – the Head and may well report into Governing Board committees. As such, it is also a role which clears the path for others, advocating for them and enabling their success.

This course will explore the key responsibilities of the role, combined with the latest research and theory. With an interactive blend of input, discussions and debate, this course will offer senior leaders the opportunity to collaborate, share ideas and demonstrate their impact.

This course will cover two domains of Headship looking at ways in which the Deputy and Assistant Headteacher can influence and impact the success of a school.

Session 1 - Qualities & Knowledge

• Vision, values and moral purpose
• Leadership styles and personalities
• Making time
• Listening Up and Looking Out

Session 2 - Pupils & Staff

• High aspiration for all
• Supporting vulnerable groups
• Coaching vs Mentoring
• Radical candour in conversations
• Supporting well-being.

Presenter Profile

Kathryn Gorman
Kathryn has enjoyed a career spanning more than 25 years in education. A secondary English teacher by training, she has worked in the maintained and independent sectors in the UK, and overseas at the start of her career. Her wide-ranging experience, including 15 years of senior leadership and Headship, has enabled her to develop sound leadership and strategic skills and experience.

Alongside this, Kathryn holds a Masters Degree in educational leadership and school improvement. Her interests span curriculum innovation, learning and teaching, pupil voice, inclusion, parent engagement and staff professional development.

Known for her empathetic, energetic, fun and practical approach, Kathryn excels in understanding and addressing the challenges faced by school leaders and supporting them with compassion. Above all, she is committed to building values-led environments where both staff and students thrive.

A firm believer in collaboration, driving improvement and giving practical support, Kathryn is engaged in a variety of mentoring, Governance, consultancy and speaking roles in the sector.

Cost: £150 per delegate

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