Improving your science leadership SL208 / YB01
Summary
Are you looking to develop your skills and strive for continuous improvement in the Head of Science role? Do you want to 'thrive, not survive'?
This course will help you become a successful head of science by providing strategies to lead and manage science in your school and work with and support your science team - ultimately improving teaching and learning in science. You'll discover how to enrich science with extra activities and share ideas with other heads of science from different settings and backgrounds too.
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Who is it for?
New or established heads of science or heads of faculty
What topics are covered?
- Understanding and evaluating your department’s vision and culture
- Analysing and developing your team
- Developing your leadership style
- Leading change
- Dealing with underperforming staff and managing difficult conversations
- Leading outstanding teaching and learning of secondary science
- Developing and leading the curriculum
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too
How long is this course?
2 days
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- evaluate the skills you have and identify areas you need to improve
- cultivate great teaching and learning in science
- employ a range of techniques to enable you to develop and retain a high performing team
- leading the process of change in your department and unite your team in working towards a common goal
- develop a well-rounded curriculum for your students
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Improving your science leadership | 04 November 2025 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 2 Improving your science leadership | 05 November 2025 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT |
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