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Are you a middle leader who wants to enhance and develop your practice, or an experienced teacher who would like to progress to a leadership role? If so, then this programme is designed for you: it aims to equip you with a critical understanding of the principles underpinning leadership and management, with a particular focus on leadership at the middle level in schools in posts such as Principal Teacher, Faculty Head or Department Head.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

If you are a Principal Teacher or Faculty Head, or an experienced teacher who aims to progress into a leadership role in a school, this programme is designed to develop your leadership knowledge, understanding and skills.

It uses practice-focused learning to develop your capability to lead teaching and learning within your context.

There is a focus on collaborative learning, drawing on your own experiences and those of your academic colleagues.

Our academic staff play a leading role in the area of professional learning and leadership development in Scotland and beyond. They have been involved in a range of research projects on headteacher recruitment, teacher leadership, coaching and leadership development, teachers’ work and collaborative professional enquiries.

CAREER PROSPECTS

As a graduate you will have all the necessary attributes to progress into or enhance your capabilities in a leadership role within schools and other educational contexts.