New and aspiring heads of science NY200 / A23
Summary
Are you new to the role of head of science or are you ready to take on the challenge and looking to aquire the necessary skills to gain promotion? This one-day course is designed to provide the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful specifically in a science department and would complement the general leadership qualities covered in the NPQML qualification.
This course focuses on four ongoing themes within a science context: leading your science team, leading your curriculum, leading practical work and addressing the needs of all students. We will use the STEM learning Science leadership benchmarks and workbook to guide you through the first steps in running your science department.
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Who is it for?
What topics are covered?
During the course we will cover:
Leading your science team
Leading practical work
Leading on your curriculum
Addressing the needs of all students
How will you learn?
How long is this course?
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the team you have and ideas for how you may support them
- Understand the key components of an effective science curriculum
- Understand your responsibilities with regards to leading effective and safe practical work in your department
- Explore how to address the needs of all pupils in your department
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| New and aspiring heads of science | 22 June 2024 | 10:30-15:30 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
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