Depute Head Teacher Leadership Course

Published 23/07/2020.  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 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 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   24th September 2025  GTCS Reflective Practice and Career Development
Session 2   22nd October 2025      Strategic Vision and School Improvement
Session 3   12th November 2025   Data-Informed Leadership
Session 4   3rd December 2025     Measures and Outcomes
Session 5   21st January 2026       Building Staff Capacity and Coaching
Session 6   11th February 2026      Equity and Inclusion
Session 7   4th March 2026            Curriculum Leadership
Session 8   25th March 2026          Leading Change and Innovation
Session 9   22nd April 2026            Stakeholder Engagement
Session 10 13th May 2026             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 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 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 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   24th September 2025  GTCS Reflective Practice and Career Development
Session 2   22nd October 2025      Strategic Vision and School Improvement
Session 3   12th November 2025   Data-Informed Leadership
Session 4   3rd December 2025     Measures and Outcomes
Session 5   21st January 2026       Building Staff Capacity and Coaching
Session 6   11th February 2026      Equity and Inclusion
Session 7   4th March 2026            Curriculum Leadership
Session 8   25th March 2026          Leading Change and Innovation
Session 9   22nd April 2026            Stakeholder Engagement
Session 10 13th May 2026             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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