Aspiring Deputy and Headship Workshop

In - Person Event

This in-person set of twilight workshops will provide a comprehensive insight into deputy and headship roles and responsibilities and is designed to equip colleagues with both the knowledge and skills to flourish in these roles. The course will cover the following key themes in a practical, theoretical and discussion-based format.

Workshops

Session 1 – Stepping up to Deputy Headship

• What is the difference between Assistant Headship and Deputy Headship?
• The importance of stepping up to cover the Headteacher in times of absence
• Generating and maintaining stakeholder buy-in
• The recruitment process and creating the winning Deputy Headship application

Session 2 – Stepping up to Headship

• What is the difference between Deputy Headship and Headship?
• Managing stakeholder relationships
• Developing a coherent and inspiring whole school vision
• The recruitment process and creating the winning Headship application

Session 3 - What do I do with one of these?

• Preparing for the unexpected at Deputy and Headship level
• Exploring unseen elements of the roles
• A day in the life of a Deputy Headteacher
• A day in the life of a Headteacher

Details about the presenters:

Andy is the current Headteacher of Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and soon to be Headteacher of River Academy. Under his leadership, Chiltern Edge has improved from Requires Improvement to Good and results have improved exponentially. Previously Andy was Deputy Headteacher and co-Headteacher of Brakenhale School.

Paul is the Headteacher of Maiden Erlegh School and has moved the school from Good to Outstanding and improved progress 8 to 0.7. Previously Paul was Deputy Headteacher and co-Headteacher of Brakenhale School.

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