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Date(s) - 12 Sep 2023 - 3 Oct 2023
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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There are many generic middle leadership courses available, but this addresses the specific challenges of leading a science department – the biggest subject in the school, with practicals, labs, and technicians to consider, as well as the difficulty of recruiting and retaining good teachers.
Click here for more information and booking. Currently on offer for £180 for all 4 sessions, to include all resources and recordings.
Who should enrol on this course?
- if you have been recently appointed as head of science (or biology/chemistry/physics), 2i/c, or if you have key stage responsibility within science.
- if you aspire to be a head of science over the next few years and are looking to strengthen your application, this course is for you!
Why should I enrol?
- to gain the confidence and skills to lead a science department
- to understand the specific challenges of leading a school science department and how to overcome them
- to thrive in a science leadership role with tailored strategies and techniques and a support network of peers
What will be covered?
All aspects of science leadership for the 2020s, including:
- leadership and vision
- teamwork
- curriculum
- recruitment and retention
- teaching and learning
- workload
- quality assurance
- difficult conversations
Details
- The course is delivered via four 1-hour sessions on Zoom
- Thursdays in Sep-Oct 2023, 4.30 – 5.30pm: 12/9, 19/9, 26/9, 3/10
- Places are limited to maximise interactivity
- Cost for all 4 hours including all course materials: £180 early-bird until 21st July, £220 thereafter
- 10% discount for two or more colleagues booking together (can be from different schools, e.g. in a partnership or MAT) – use coupon code MULTI10
- Colleagues are welcome from any type of secondary school, with any previous experience, located anywhere!
- The first 5 to book are offered a free 1:1 mentoring session with Christina
- A padlet will be used to share resources and ideas, and if you have to miss part of a session, we may be able to share the recordings afterwards (if all participants agree).
Course director Christina Astin has 30 years’ experience of science teaching and leading departments, as well as training teachers and advising schools. She has been the Kent Secondary Science Advisor and National College science expert. She is also Advisor to Physics Partners and Chair of the Planet Possibility Consortium. Christina is a Fellow of both the Institute of Physics and the Chartered College of Teaching.
Feedback from previous attendees:
“Thank you Christina for sharing your wealth of experience in what was a very well-run course.”
“Having recently taken a HoS role, I enjoyed listening to Christina’s and other professionals’ experiences. This allowed me to prioritise the most important aspects of the role.”
“As an aspiring HOD, I found this really useful to jot down ideas to think about and consider for the future. (A checklist of things to get done)”