Embedding effective leadership in secondary science SL336
An opportunity for Heads of Science to embed the skills and strategies needed to lead a successful science department
Summary
Are you just starting out as head of subject or do you have experience behind you as head of key stage, biology, chemistry or physics? Are you now looking to develop your skills further and strive for continuous improvement in the Head of Science role; to be ‘thriving not surviving’?
This course will help you become a successful head of science by helping you to:
- lead and manage science in your school
- work with and support your science team
- improve teaching and learning in science
- enrich science with extra activities
This course may support you with Science Benchmark 1 - Leadership and vision for science
Who is it for?
Heads of science or heads of faculty.
What topics are covered?
- Understanding and evaluating your department’s vision and culture
- Analysing and developing your team
- Developing your leadership style
- Leading change
- Dealing with underperforming staff and managing difficult conversations
- Leading outstanding teaching and learning of secondary science
How long is this course?
6 Hours
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- evaluate the skills you have and identify areas you need to improve
- cultivate great teaching and learning in science
- employ a range of techniques to enable you to develop and retain a high performing team
- leading the process of change in your department and unite your team in working towards a common goal