Head Teacher Leadership Course

Published 24/07/2020.  Last updated 04/08/2025

This course will be delivered by Head Teachers and Senior Officers from within North Lanarkshire Council. North Lanarkshire’s leadership framework has gone through a considerable scrutiny process and has successfully been endorsed by Education Scotland.  As part of the programme, participants will be asked to identify, undertake and report on a change initiative within their establishment.

The aims of the programme are:

  • To develop the next generation of head teachers
  • To provide a pathway for senior leaders to allow them to advance in their profession through critical thinking and reflection on action
  • To ensure sustainability and build the capacity of future leaders within the service
  • To discuss and reflect issues pertinent to becoming an effective Head Teacher
  • To consider current issues relevant to Scottish education

The expected outcomes of the programme are:

  • Staff that are reflective and capable of leading effectively
  • Staff that can effectively lead change, in line with school, authority and national priorities
  • Staff that recognise the importance of effective leadership in improving outcomes for children and young people

Open to experienced Principal Teachers or new Depute Head Teachers across Scotland,

The cost of this programme is £250 per candidate and involves 10 core twilight sessions, with some additional offers throughout the session. 

The core twilights and provisional dates are as follows:

Session 1   23rd September 2025   GTCS Standards
Session 2   21st October 2025         Vision, Values and Aims
Session 3   11th November 2025    Leadership Theories and Styles
Session 4   2nd December 2025      HGIOS4 and Self-Evaluation
Session 5   20th January 2026        Measures and Outcomes
Session 6   10th February 2026       Leading and Sustaining School Improvement
Session 7   3rd March 2026             Communication and Relationships
Session 8   24th March 2026           Coaching, Mentoring and Conflict Resolution
Session 9    21st April 2026              Equity and Tackling Poverty
Session 10 12th May 2026               Evaluative Writing

The full programme is delivered digitally via Microsoft Teams, however, some hybrid sessions may be offered (participants can attend in person or join remotely via Teams).

An application process is in place; for further information, please contact:

Contact: Geraldine Shearer

SAC Lead Officer, North Lanarkshire Council 

Email: shearerg@northlan.gov.uk
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Head Teacher Leadership Course

Published 24/07/2020.  Last updated 04/08/2025

This course will be delivered by Head Teachers and Senior Officers from within North Lanarkshire Council. North Lanarkshire’s leadership framework has gone through a considerable scrutiny process and has successfully been endorsed by Education Scotland.  As part of the programme, participants will be asked to identify, undertake and report on a change initiative within their establishment.

The aims of the programme are:

  • To develop the next generation of head teachers
  • To provide a pathway for senior leaders to allow them to advance in their profession through critical thinking and reflection on action
  • To ensure sustainability and build the capacity of future leaders within the service
  • To discuss and reflect issues pertinent to becoming an effective Head Teacher
  • To consider current issues relevant to Scottish education

The expected outcomes of the programme are:

  • Staff that are reflective and capable of leading effectively
  • Staff that can effectively lead change, in line with school, authority and national priorities
  • Staff that recognise the importance of effective leadership in improving outcomes for children and young people

Open to experienced Principal Teachers or new Depute Head Teachers across Scotland,

The cost of this programme is £250 per candidate and involves 10 core twilight sessions, with some additional offers throughout the session. 

The core twilights and provisional dates are as follows:

Session 1   23rd September 2025   GTCS Standards
Session 2   21st October 2025         Vision, Values and Aims
Session 3   11th November 2025    Leadership Theories and Styles
Session 4   2nd December 2025      HGIOS4 and Self-Evaluation
Session 5   20th January 2026        Measures and Outcomes
Session 6   10th February 2026       Leading and Sustaining School Improvement
Session 7   3rd March 2026             Communication and Relationships
Session 8   24th March 2026           Coaching, Mentoring and Conflict Resolution
Session 9    21st April 2026              Equity and Tackling Poverty
Session 10 12th May 2026               Evaluative Writing

The full programme is delivered digitally via Microsoft Teams, however, some hybrid sessions may be offered (participants can attend in person or join remotely via Teams).

An application process is in place; for further information, please contact:

Contact: Geraldine Shearer

SAC Lead Officer, North Lanarkshire Council 

Email: shearerg@northlan.gov.uk
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