New and aspiring leaders of mathematics SL450

Develop an understanding of the key steps to running a successful secondary mathematics department.

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Summary

Are you new to the role of head of mathematics or are you ready to take on the challenge and looking to acquire the necessary skills to gain promotion? 

Gain the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful specifically in a maths department and complements the general leadership qualities covered in the NPQML qualification.

"The course has been brilliant. I have been able to identify the root of my frustrations and identify my own strengths and weaknesses, as well as reflect on others within my department. In doing this I will now be able to return and move forward in a positive and motivational way. Leading others and the department to further success." - Past participant.

Who is it for?

Teachers new to a leadership role in secondary mathematics and those aspiring to become a leader of mathematics in a secondary school

What topics are covered?

We will cover key concepts in number, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry and probability and statistics

How will you learn?

High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.

Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.

How long is this course?

3 days

Outcomes

• employ a range of methods to strategically lead and manage a department
• evaluate the skills you have and identify areas you need to develop to become a highly effective leader
• explain what outstanding teaching and learning in mathematics is and use this to provide effective feedback
• use a variety of strategies to make teaching and learning in mathematics more engaging and inspiring for students and colleagues
• employ a range of techniques to enable you to create a high performing team and develop team members
• produce an action plan linked to your school development plan to implement and evaluate back in school or college