1. Leadership Academy

2. Many good ‘young’ staff Problems of narrow management
Rationale
Many good ‘young’ staff
‘Develop good people’
Problems of narrow management
The double jump of promotion
“Viewforth Leadership Academy”

3. Those thinking about the next step, academic or pastoral
Participants
Those thinking about the next step, academic or pastoral
Suitable teaching experience
No competitive interview process
What I’d like to do ‘Pitch’

4. Launch on February INSET day First Session March 2015
Timing
Launch on February INSET day
First Session March 2015
‘Graduation’ June 2016
May slip to October 2016

5. 9/10 sessions. (Twilight/residential) Course tasks will include
Programme
9/10 sessions. (Twilight/residential)
Course tasks will include
Reading, research, comparative study, a whole school project, tracking pupils
Professional Learning Groups
Presentations and written papers

6. Desired Outcomes
Explain up to date thinking on effective learning and teaching
Discuss how to plan and implement a whole school improvement project
Discuss a range of topical issues including relationships
Exhibit the personal qualities and interpersonal skills needed for leadership