Early Headship Leadership Community
Early Headship Leadership Community
This programme for newly or recently appointed Headteachers is offered by University of Worcester, in partnership with Prince Henry’s Teaching School Hub.
This funded programme offers a safe, supportive environment to explore your leadership journey alongside experienced facilitators. You will have the opportunity to think in new ways, reflect deeply and energise your sense of purpose.
- 4 x 3 hour Collaborative Leadership Meets – facilitated face-to-face.
- Access to research, leadership tools and strategies.
- Optional Group Coaching Circles (online).
- Optional reciprocal visits to schools/settings involved.
- Participate in carefully structured activities focused on enhancing learning and leadership repertoire.
- Connect with and have honest conversations with school leaders at a similar stage in their leadership journey.
- Reflect individually and collectively to group leadership capability and individual potential.
- Receive encouragement and support to help keep the purpose and passion alive through the complexity of the journey.
- Programme led by expert, knowledgeable facilitators who are neutral and impartial.
- Programme facilitators are trained, experienced leadership coaches.
- Extensive and successful knowledge of helping leaders at all stages of their leadership journey.
- Focused on nourishing, motivating and supporting leaders.
To be eligible for this funded leadership support you must be:
- Within your first five years of headship.
- In a state funded school in Herefordshire or Worcestershire.
Cohort 3 – Autumn 2025
The first meeting of Cohort 2 will take place on 15th October 2024 (9am – 12pm) at St John’s Campus, Worcester.
Further cohort dates will be confirmed following the first meeting.
Book your place
For more information and to book your place, contact the CPD Office at cpdeducation@worc.ac.uk
Please note that places are limited.
I have found the sessions extremely useful and, in a busy and sometimes lonely role in school, it has allowed me time to feel supported yet equally challenged.