Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Tuesday 14 October 2025 (London Venue, TBC)

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of Academic Departments and Heads of Academic Departments-designate. Please note, Heads of Department already in post may wish to consider the Independent Schools’ Qualification in Academic Management rather than this course, details of which can be found at www.hmcpd.org.uk

Description

Course Outcomes: by the end of the course delegates will:

  • Understand the characteristics of excellent academic leadership
  • Gain clarity on what is expected of a middle leader in an academic role
  • Learn about the application, interview and recruitment process
  • Understand how to make an effective transition to an academic middle leadership role
  • Develop insight into scenarios you are likely to face in an academic leadership role, and how to approach them in practice