Deputy Head Ready Programme

29th Nov 2018

~~A development programme for aspiring senior leaders
Who is the programme for?
Teachers in school who are aspiring to senior leadership or are in the early stages of their first senior leadership role. Designed for all phases with activities differentiated for specific school settings.

What does the course involve?
• Four face-to-face sessions over 12 working weeks, covering research theory and a wide range of practical activities. The final session incorporates a planned and supportive individual assessment so that you receive detailed and specific feedback on your learning and development.
• The content of the programme has been meticulously designed to develop your skills and understanding so that you are assuredly on your way to become an effective senior leader in a school or academy.
• Far from being generic, some of the content will focus specifically on the challenges of leading schools in the north of England.
• Prior to final assessment you will complete a school-wide action research project, directly relevant to your role and duties to avoid unnecessary additional demands.

What form will the assessment take?
As part of a supportive assessment process, consisting of tutor guidance, practical classes and workshops and tutor-guided independent learning you will:
• Produce a short executive summary identifying the aspect of leadership you will change or develop through your research project.
• Complete a self-assessment diagnostic and use this to analyse your leadership readiness.
• Produce a written assessment task submitted at the end of the programme.

When does the course run?
Thursday 29 November 2018 – 9am to 4pm
Thursday 10 January 2019 – 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 5 February 2019 – 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Tuesday 2 April 2019 – 1.30pm to 4.30pm
All sessions to be held in Durham Leadership Centre, Enterprise Way, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP

What is the cost?
£650 non-partner
£530 partner For an additional fee, this course can align with the ‘Independent Study in School Leadership’ (Northumbria University) with level 7 points towards a Masters Award. Please ask for further details.

How do I book?
To book a place please email helen.turner@durham.gov.uk 

~~A development programme for aspiring senior leaders
Who is the programme for?
Teachers in school who are aspiring to senior leadership or are in the early stages of their first senior leadership role. Designed for all phases with activities differentiated for specific school settings.

What does the course involve?
• Four face-to-face sessions over 12 working weeks, covering research theory and a wide range of practical activities. The final session incorporates a planned and supportive individual assessment so that you receive detailed and specific feedback on your learning and development.
• The content of the programme has been meticulously designed to develop your skills and understanding so that you are assuredly on your way to become an effective senior leader in a school or academy.
• Far from being generic, some of the content will focus specifically on the challenges of leading schools in the north of England.
• Prior to final assessment you will complete a school-wide action research project, directly relevant to your role and duties to avoid unnecessary additional demands.

What form will the assessment take?
As part of a supportive assessment process, consisting of tutor guidance, practical classes and workshops and tutor-guided independent learning you will:
• Produce a short executive summary identifying the aspect of leadership you will change or develop through your research project.
• Complete a self-assessment diagnostic and use this to analyse your leadership readiness.
• Produce a written assessment task submitted at the end of the programme.

When does the course run?
Thursday 29 November 2018 – 9am to 4pm
Thursday 10 January 2019 – 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 5 February 2019 – 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Tuesday 2 April 2019 – 1.30pm to 4.30pm
All sessions to be held in Durham Leadership Centre, Enterprise Way, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP

What is the cost?
£650 non-partner
£530 partner For an additional fee, this course can align with the ‘Independent Study in School Leadership’ (Northumbria University) with level 7 points towards a Masters Award. Please ask for further details.

How do I book?
To book a place please email helen.turner@durham.gov.uk