Depute Head Teacher Leadership Course

Published 23/07/2020.  Last updated 07/08/2024

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 depute head teachers
  • To provide a pathway for middle leaders to allow them to advance in their profession through critical thinking and reflection
  • To ensure sustainability and build the capacity of future leaders within the service
  • To discuss and reflect issues pertinent to becoming an effective Depute 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.

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               11th September 2024                          GTCS Standards for Leadership and Management

Session 2               2nd October 2024                                 Exploring Values & Leadership Theories

Session 3               23rd October 2024                               Self-Evaluation & Use of Data

Session 4               6th November 2024                             Measures & Outcomes

Session 5               27th November 2024                           Coaching Conversations

Session 6               22nd January 2025                               Distributed Leadership & School Improvement

Session 7               12th February 2025                              Emotional Intelligence & Self-Care

Session 8               5th March 2025                                   Equity and Tackling Poverty

Session 9               26th March 2025                                  Difficult Conversations & Conflict Resolution

Session 10             23rd April 2025                                     Evaluative Writing

The full programme is delivered digitally via Microsoft 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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Depute Head Teacher Leadership Course

Published 23/07/2020.  Last updated 07/08/2024

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 depute head teachers
  • To provide a pathway for middle leaders to allow them to advance in their profession through critical thinking and reflection
  • To ensure sustainability and build the capacity of future leaders within the service
  • To discuss and reflect issues pertinent to becoming an effective Depute 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.

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               11th September 2024                          GTCS Standards for Leadership and Management

Session 2               2nd October 2024                                 Exploring Values & Leadership Theories

Session 3               23rd October 2024                               Self-Evaluation & Use of Data

Session 4               6th November 2024                             Measures & Outcomes

Session 5               27th November 2024                           Coaching Conversations

Session 6               22nd January 2025                               Distributed Leadership & School Improvement

Session 7               12th February 2025                              Emotional Intelligence & Self-Care

Session 8               5th March 2025                                   Equity and Tackling Poverty

Session 9               26th March 2025                                  Difficult Conversations & Conflict Resolution

Session 10             23rd April 2025                                     Evaluative Writing

The full programme is delivered digitally via Microsoft 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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