Women in Leadership Course

We are looking for female educators who are ambitious and keen to break down the barriers that can often arise when looking to undertake leadership roles. This course is different to an NPQ. Whilst it will be grounded in research and evidence surrounding women in leadership, it will also provide opportunities to share common experiences, build confidence and look at strategies to overcome issues that many women face today in educational leadership.

The course is open to all middle and senior leaders or those aspiring to take their next steps. We want leadership to be a greater reflection of the teaching profession as a whole. Currently, there are more women in teaching but they continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles.

This course aims to explore and challenge this as well as create strong networks within the profession. As you read this, are you thinking I agree, I want to change and challenge the landscape? I am ready to take the next step, a step towards equality, a step to lead the way.

The course is aimed at aspiring leaders looking to take their next steps in leadership. The course will begin with a two-day conference in the Autumn term with keynote speaker Carly Waterman, Director of ECF Delivery for Ambition Institute, as well as hearing from women leaders across the county and beyond. This will then be followed by seminars and coaching sessions held throughout the year.

Key course themes:

• Being Beyond the Exception


• Smashing the Stereotypes


• Feeling vs Being


• Raising our Voices


• Leading the Way


• Building each other up


What is included?

• A fully funded two-day residential conference including keynote speakers, seminar sessions, networking opportunities and leisure activities.


• Seminar sessions throughout the year led by working practitioners and experts in Women Leadership


• One to One coaching opportunities


• Support in taking your next steps (Interview practice, 360 feedback survey and guidance on how to apply for your next role).


• Each session will be fully resourced and will involve pre-reading and suggestions for further reading. Sessions will be a combination of hosted in person at Crown Hills Community College (where refreshments will be provided) and online.


Two Day Conference Residential

• Where: Burleigh Court in Loughborough


• Cost: Fully Funded with Refreshments, Lunch and Dinner provided


• When: 15th & 16th November 2024


• Who: Keynote speaker Carly Waterman (Director of ECF Delivery for Ambition Institute) and guest speakers.


• The conference will also include networking opportunities and leisure activities.
  
  A £250 deposit will be required which will be returned upon completion of the course.


• There will be an application process.


• Those successfully shortlisted will be invited for interview and will need headteacher authorisation.


• The application process will open after this.