Embedding effective leadership of secondary science NY336 / A23
Summary
Are you just starting out as head of subject or do you have experience behind you as head of key stage, biology, chemistry or physics? Are you now looking to develop your skills further and strive for continuous improvement in the Head of Science role; to be ‘thriving not surviving’?
This course will help you become a successful head of science by helping you to:
- lead and manage science in your school
- work with an support your science team
- improve teaching and learning in science
- enrich science with extra activities
- meet and share ideas with other heads of science from different places and backgrounds
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Who is it for?
New or established heads of science or heads of faculty.
What topics are covered?
- Understanding and evaluating your department’s vision and culture
- Analysing and developing your team
- Developing your leadership style
- Leading change
- Dealing with underperforming staff and managing difficult conversations
- Leading outstanding teaching and learning of secondary science
- Developing and leading the curruculum
How will you learn?
Face to face
How long is this course?
4 days (2 residential periods of 2 days)
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- evaluate the skills you have and identify areas you need to improve
- cultivate great teaching and learning in science
- employ a range of techniques to enable you to develop and retain a high performing team
- leading the process of change in your department and unite your team in working towards a common goal
- develop a well-rounded curriculum for your students
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Embedding effective leadership of secondary science - day 1 | 30 January 2024 | 11:00-19:00 |
| Embedding effective leadership of secondary science - day 2 | 31 January 2024 | 09:00-16:00 |
| Embedding effective leadership of secondary science - day 3 | 13 June 2024 | 11:00-19:00 |
| Embedding effective leadership of secondary science - day 4 | 14 June 2024 | 09:00-16:00 |
Notes
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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