NITE's free professional development series offers short, impactful sessions led by experienced educators to support the professional growth of teachers and school leaders.
Are you on the verge of your first headship? Are you currently applying or looking? Are you unsure whether to take the leap? Join us to hear from an experienced headteacher who can share some key reflections to support your journey.
We will explore the main challenges of headship and how it differs from other roles.
We will also outline the key benefits, rewards and privileges of headship.
The key elements of the role will be discussed, suggesting how can you manage them all (even the elements you might be most worried about).
Overall, the session will explore:
- The “how” as well as “what” of headship
- Authenticity, visibility and first impressions
- Strength and vulnerability
- Developing your strategic intent
- The issues around inherited culture.
It is suitable for:
Current and aspiring senior leaders - aspirant headteachers – very new headteachers
Facilitator: Mark Thomas
Mark has extensive experience in primary education and is currently a member of the DFE Advisory Board for the East Midlands. He worked in five schools across Northamptonshire in differing contexts. His first headship was in a medium sized rural school. He then was appointed to establish a brand-new school on the outskirts of Northampton, creating a highly successful school that was graded outstanding by Ofsted in 2008 and has remained so since. He is passionate about developing and valuing people who share the desire to make pupils’ education the best it can be, leading to high levels of staff satisfaction and retention.
