Topic outline

  • Aspiring Primary Headteachers Programme 2025-26

    Overview

    The aim is to develop aspiring headteachers: giving the leadership skills, depth of knowledge, theory, breadth of understanding and confidence to take on the challenging but exciting role of being a headteacher.

    The programme will strengthen the impact of leaders within their current schools and give them the confidence, skills and knowledge to apply for and successfully secure a headship in the future.  

    This 7-session programme is designed to link to the cycle of school improvement. There will be a series of seminars and visits to schools to see and learn from successful headteachers.

    This programme will enable delegates to:

    • Explore the place of vision and inspiration in highly effective schools.
    • Be challenged in their view of leadership, developing a greater understanding of transformational and transactional leadership.
    • Develop greater clarity in the need for relentless insistence on refining the quality of teaching and learning.
    • Develop a robust understanding of efficient management of systems and structures.
    • Sharpen their own leadership and empower other leaders to strengthen the quality of the curriculum.

    Participants will have the opportunity to:

    • Visit other schools to experience the impact of successful leadership first hand.
    • Listen to, and reflect on the leadership journeys of new and experienced headteachers.
    • Receive high quality training, delivered by a HIAS School Improvement Manager, a Primary Phase Inspector and successful current headteachers.
    • Undertake a high impact improvement project in their own schools.
    • Reflect and use current thinking and research on highly effective leadership. 

    Dates and times

    Session 1: 09:15-16:30 - Venue

    Session 5: 12:30-17:00 - School

    Session 2: 09:15-16:30 - Venue

    Session 6: 09:15-16:30 - Venue

    Session 3: 12:30-17:00 - School

    Session 7: 09:15-16:30 - Venue

    Session 4: 09:15-16:30 - Venue

    Please note: Session dates to be advised once course is viable. 

    Location: School and venue-based sessions

    Keyword Search: Aspiring Headteacher

    Total cost: Sub £550 / SLA £220 / Full £660  

    Please complete our Expression of Interest form and we will be in touch with further details.

    Aspiring Primary Headteachers Programme 2025-26 - register your interest  

    If you have any queries, please contact Kirstie-Anne Sangway or Michaela Barber.

    Kirstie-Anne Sangway
    School Improvement Manager Hart and Rushmoor
    Hampshire Improvement and Advisory Service (HIAS)
    Email: kirstie-anne.sangway2@hants.gov.uk

    Michaela Barber
    Primary Phase Inspector
    Leadership and Learning Partner
    Hampshire Improvement and Advisory Service (HIAS)
    Email: michaela.barber@hants.gov.uk

    • Leadership

      • Planning for action

        • Motivating Others

          • Organisational Management

            • Inclusion

              • Accountability

                • Lead Learners in Practice