Developing effective leadership in secondary science SL329 / YA01
Summary
Whether you are an aspiring science leader, new in the role, or wanting to reflect on your leadership practice, this course is designed to provide the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful. Mapped to the NPQLT framework, the course will provide a solid foundation for those wishing to continue their leadership journey further. The course focuses on three key themes: developing essential leadership skills, leading teaching and leading change. Bridging each theme, you will also be provided with skills and knowledge development to help you reflect on and consolidate your role.
This course may support you with Science Benchmark 1 - Leadership and vision for science
Who is it for?
New or aspiring leaders of science
What topics are covered?
During the course we will cover:
- creating a vision
- leading teams
- leading health and safety
- deep dives
- running effective meetings
- managing workload
- the Science of Learning
- effective practical science
- developing your curriculum
- outstanding teaching and learning
- effective observation
- managing upwards
- establishing your role
- leading change
- leadership competencies
- using data to drive action
- developing your CPD programme
These areas map to the new NPQLT qualification and by attending this course, you will be able to develop a foundation to reflect on aspects of the NPQLT and start to think about some of the sources of evidence you may gather to support your journey.
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered through a combination of face to face and remote methods
How long is this course?
3 days face to face plus 2 remote sessions
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 the course you will be able to:
- employ a range of methods to strategically lead and manage your science department
- evaluate the skills you have and identify areas you need to develop
- explain what outstanding teaching and learning in science is and use this to provide effective feedback
- employ a range of techniques to enable you to create a high performing team and to develop the members of your team
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Developing effective leadership in secondary science - face to face | 27 January 2025 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 2 Developing effective leadership in secondary science - face to face | 28 January 2025 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 3 Developing effective leadership in secondary science - face to face | 29 January 2025 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 4 Developing effective leadership in secondary science - remote | 05 March 2025 | 15:00-17:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 5 Developing effective leadership in secondary science - remote | 19 March 2025 | 15:00-17:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£1,260.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£1,420.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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