Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Tuesday 26 September 2023 (Nottingham High School)

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 a successful transition to an academic middle leadership role
Explore and discuss scenarios you are likely to face in an academic leadership role, and how to approach them in practice

Course Programme

Time	Session	Room
09:30	Arrival, registration, and coffee	Large LT
10.00	Welcome and introduction	Large LT
10.05	Session 1: Leadership	Large LT
11.05	Refreshment break	Large LT
11.25	Session 2: Scenarios	Large LT
12.30	Lunch	Dining Hall
13.20	Session 3: A senior leader’s perspective: what makes an outstanding head of department and Personal reflections of serving Heads of Departments Speakers: Paul Spedding, Deputy Head (Academic) Natalie Davis – Head of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Aaron Duckett – Head of Biology Nottingham High School	Large LT
14.40	Refreshment break	Large LT
15.00	Session 4:Strategy, interviews, and managing your team	Large LT
16.00	Close and depart

Course Director Biography

Alistair Hopkins has worked in education for over 20 years. He has worked in both the independent and state sector. He has been a head of department in two schools, a deputy head (academic) and a head. He has a degree in English Language and Literature and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Before becoming an English teacher, he was a journalist.