Moving from Middle to Senior Leadership 2015 - 2016
Introduction
As part of the NCTL drive to secure succession planning for the school leaders of the future,
this new course is aimed at supporting the transition from middle to senior leadership. This
course is different from the NPQSL qualification so can complement previous study. It will be
based on learning about the role and skills for being a senior leader.
The Programme
There will be three face to face sessions on the following dates:
11th January 2016 at The Queen Katherine School, Kendal, LA9 6PJ
11th March 2016 venue to be confirmed once we know the geographical base for delegates
22nd June 2016 – venue to be confirmed once we know the geographical base for delegates
There will be an additional visit day to another school in order to shadow a senior leader
during a day. There will also be the opportunity for feedback on a draft letter of application
for an SLT post.
The Participants
 Must be a middle leader
 Must have an aspiration to move to a next stage promotion or to apply for a
recognised senior leadership programme within 12-18 months of completing the
programme
 Must have a willingness to be contacted so that long term impact can be measured
 Applications are welcomed from any age phase or subject, should there be more
than 20 applicants priority may be given for women into secondary leadership, BME
leaders, those in hard to recruit areas such as rural, coastal or faith settings.
Funding
The programme is fully funded by the NCTL and is offering 20 places as part of an equality
and diversity grant, however if you enrol but then fail to attend, your school will be charged
£50.00 for each session you fail to attend.
Programme Outline
We intend that the following activities will take place throughout the programme:
 Coaching and mentoring session/s with an experienced senior leader
 Work shadowing a senior leader in a different school
 A variety of leadership sessions linked to needs from diagnostic assessment,
identifying the differences between being a middle and senior leader and supporting
you in developing those skills and knowledge required to lead across the school.
 Having a senior leader mentor / feedback on a letter of application for a senior
leadership role
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A short written case study on an aspect of leadership development and its impact. All
case studies will contribute to a research paper to be published on the Teaching
School website and shared with all delegates on the course.
To apply, please complete the application form below and once the Headteacher has
endorsed your application, please email to Bea Price at qktsa@queenkatherine.org no
later than 4.00pm Friday 20th November 2015.
Application for Moving from Middle to Senior Leadership
Programme 2014-2015
It is envisaged that applicants for the 2015-2016 programme will have a clear aspiration to
apply to be a senior leader within the next 18 - 24 months.
Completed applications to Bea Price at qktsa@queenkatherine.org
by 4.00pm Friday 20th November 2015.
Name
Name of school and
address
Teacher Reference Number
School contact number
School email address
Personal contact number
Personal email address
Number on roll in school
Current post in school
Areas of responsibility
When would you hope to
take up your first senior
leader role?
Have you applied for any
senior leadership roles? if
so please give details on
the progress of your
applications.
Please articulate a small
paragraph about your
readiness and motivation
for senior leadership
Previous professional development related to Leadership and Management:
Courses attended. (Course Title and Provider)
Date completed
Length of
course
Please indicate any further professional development opportunities you would
welcome to support you ambition to become a senior leader. Are there any specific
knowledge gaps you have?
Teaching Experience, starting with most recent:
School Name and local
Year
Areas of responsibility
authority
group
taught
Dates from /to
For your application to be considered this section must be completed by your
headteacher:
Headteacher name:
As the applicant's Headteacher, do you believe he/she will be ready for
senior leadership within 18 months?
Yes / No
Do you agree to support the applicant in participating in this project:
Yes / No
The applicant has identified potential areas for further professional development that
would support his / her aspiration to become a senior leader. Please add a statement of
support and also identify any other areas for the applicant’s professional development
towards senior leadership.
Headteacher statement of support
Signed ________________________________________________ Date ______________
Please note the following:
This programme is free to participants and schools. Equivalent programmes costs on
average £1000 per participant. In order to ensure that public funds are appropriately spent,
successful applicants must:
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Have obtained their headteachers' agreement and statement of support to apply
Have a genuine desire to take a next step in their career
Be willing to engage with the National College evaluation and follow-up processes
Be willing to contribute to future programmes if called upon
Attend all conferences, events, meetings, etc, as outlined at the beginning of the
programme or to send apologies early if they are unable to do so
Agree to have their contact details shared with the National College for Teaching and
Leadership (appropriate data protection/information assurance procedures will be
used)
Once the applicant has been accepted onto the programme the school will be
required to sign a contract that guarantees to ensure that s/he attends all the required
activities and events. Schools will be charged for failure to attend or fulfil the course
requirements at a rate of £50.00 per session missed.
Please return this form to: Bea Price at The Queen Katherine School, Kendal, Cumbria.
Email: qktsa@queenkatherine.org
Deadline for applications: 20th November 2015