School leadership and middle leadership

Help school leaders and coordinators lead teams and improve teaching.

Strong leadership is one of the biggest drivers of school improvement. This programme supports principals and middle leaders to lead teaching and learning, manage and develop teachers, and plan improvement with clear priorities and evidence.

Who it is for: Principals, vice principals, coordinators and heads of department.

Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, across the UK and online.

What it covers

• The role of school leaders
• Leading teaching and learning
• Leading teams
• School improvement planning

Outcomes

• School leaders understand their roles and responsibilities more clearly.
• They use practical tools to observe and support teachers.
• Each leader leaves with an improvement plan for one school priority.

Modules

• Leadership roles: Senior and middle leaders, Leading change, Leading by example
• Teaching and learning: Lesson observation, Feedback to teachers, Professional development
• Leading teams: Meetings, Difficult conversations, Building a culture
• Improvement: Using data, Setting priorities, Monitoring progress

Tools and takeaways

• Leadership role map
• Lesson observation form
• Feedback conversation guide
• Improvement plan template
• Data review sheet

Contact OPDEV · ask@opdevinternational.co.uk · London, UK