Developing Leaders in Schools
Teaching students is not the same as leading peers. We help new leaders make that transition so they are confident about bringing their team with them, managing difficult conversations and implementing change.
Our leadership development combines practical training with coaching, Insights Discovery personal profiling and AI-powered support.
So teams are stronger, fewer issues escalate to SLT – and leaders are more likely to thrive and stay.
Scroll down or click here for our leadership packages, or work with us to build something bespoke for your school.
NEW! Middle leaders: the first 100 days
We are launching ML100 for schools in spring 2027. Contact us to stay in the loop.
Where would you like to start?
Stepping into leadership
Making the transition from expert practitioner to confident leader.
Developing teams
Building trust, motivation, accountability and a positive team culture.
Conversations that matter
Giving feedback, managing disagreement and tackling issues before they escalate.
Leading change
Bringing people with you and turning strategy into practice.
Finding your leadership style
Leading authentically, in alignment with your values and those of your school.
Influence and collaboration
Leading upwards and sideways, building partnerships and getting things done through others.
Our leadership packages for schools
01 | Leadership Intervention
Give your leaders a strong start
A focused intervention for a cohort of new or developing leaders.
Typically includes:
- Initial conversation with SLT to establish priorities
- Three group workshops and/or 1:1 coaching for all
- Aristotal access for participants
- Closing review
Ideal for: 6–12 leaders
From £3,250
02 | Leadership Development Partnership
Develop confident leaders – and embed the learning
A deeper programme combining training, individual insight and ongoing support.
Typically includes:
- Leadership needs consultation
- Six-session leadership development programme
- Insights Discovery profiles and individual feedback
- 1:1 coaching allocation across the cohort
- Aristotal access
- Review with SLT
From £6,500 + VAT
03 | Leadership Alliance
Make leadership development part of your culture
An ongoing relationship for schools wanting to build leadership capacity throughout the organisation.
Alongside the core programme, your alliance might include:
- Additional individual coaching
- Insights team development
- Workshops for SLT
- Support for leaders joining during the year
- Bespoke sessions responding to emerging needs
- Regular strategic conversations with senior leaders
- Priority access to Astin Consulting
From £10,000 + VAT per year
Trust and school-group packages available.
Contact us to discuss bespoke packages for your school.
How we develop thriving leaders in the first 100 days
1. Learn
Practical training
Leadership development grounded in real situations: difficult conversations, leading change, influencing others...
2. Understand
Insights Discovery
Insights Discovery helps leaders become more self-aware and adapt how they communicate and lead others.
3. Apply
Coaching
Confidential, individual coaching gives leaders space to work through real challenges, clarify their thinking and turn learning into action.
4. Reflect
AI-supported development
Our coaching platform provides accessible leadership support between sessions, enabling them to reflect on and practice their new skills.