Senior Leadership Programme

introduction

United Learning's Senior Leadership Programme (SLP) develops and accelerates talented leaders across the country. It is a free and bespoke modular course for aspiring or newly appointed senior leaders working within any phase or sector. It brings together leadership expertise, theory and practice that is immersed in educational context. All sessions are held online, led by United Learning’s expert leaders.  

This programme is suitable for: 

  • Middle leaders aspiring to senior leadership 
  • Recently appointed senior leaders (less than 12 months in role) 
  • Teachers and leaders from UK primary or secondary state schools and academies 
  • Teachers and leaders from UK independent schools 

commitment

What is the commitment?

You will complete the course over two terms (January – July) with live webinars delivered every 1-2 weeks during term time. 

To complete the programme and receive a digital certificate, participants must watch all sessions either live or through the webinar recordings.  

If you are unable to attend a session live or require flexibility, you must let the programme support know so that they can provide you with the resources you need to meet the completion requirements.  United Learning will support you to maintain completion with upcoming webinar reminders and half-termly progression updates.  

This programme is non-accredited, but you will receive a digital certificate of completion signed by United Learning Directors. 

overview

Programme Overview

content

Content

15th January 2024: Programme Launch 

January - June: Webinars delivered every 1-2 weeks during term time 

July: Programme Reflection and Celebration

Webinars

  • All held on Microsoft Teams 
  • Facilitated by leaders from United Learning 
  • 1-hour webinars covering key senior leadership topics 
  • Delivered every 1-2 weeks during term-time, after teaching hours 

Fewer webinars are planned during May to support busy teachers during exam periods. 

Learning Journal

After each webinar, participants are expected to fill out a learning log as a reflective activity; this can also be used as a prompt for discussion with your line manager or mentor.  A full journal of learning logs will need to be submitted to complete the programme. 

Reflection and Celebration

You’ve done it! A final celebratory session to conclude the course. You may be asked to present your reflections. 

directors

Programme Directors

Programme Director (Secondary)

Danielle Fisher - Vice Principal, Glenmoor and Winton Academies

Programme Director (Secondary)

Danielle Fisher - Vice Principal, Glenmoor and Winton Academies

Danielle Fisher is Director of the Swindon and Wiltshire Teaching School Hub, working with schools in Swindon and Wiltshire to deliver the ECF, the suite of NPQs and initial teacher training. Danielle's experience ranges from leading initial teacher training to leading teaching and learning as Glenmoor and Winton progressed in their school improvement journey. 

Programme Director (Primary)

Matthew Wynne - Regional Director of Primary Academies

Programme Director (Primary)

Matthew Wynne - Regional Director of Primary Academies

Matthew joined United Learning in November 2016. In his previous roles Matthew has served as a Primary Headtecher for nearly ten years. Over this period of time he led schools that were in an Ofsted Category, ensuring a rapid and focused improvement in all areas.

Prior to his appointment as a Headteacher, Matthew worked as a Deputy Head, leading Assessment, Behaviour and Curriculum.

Matthew started teaching in 1993. All of his teaching and leadership experience have been within areas of social and economic challenge, ensuring his focus has always been upon improving life chances and educational progress for all groups of pupils.

The course was exceptionally well-designed and I greatly appreciated the valuable input provided by the facilitators. It highlighted the exemplary practices undertaken by United Learning in schools nationwide on a daily basis.

Sam Keep, past participant

The programme has been amazing and something that I would recommend to all aspiring and new SLT members.

Karl Slack, past participant

howtoapply

How to Apply

Apply using the button below.

You will be informed of your participation on the programme before Friday 8 December 2023. 

This is a non-selective programme; if you meet the above eligibility criteria, you will automatically be approved for the programme. 

We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We welcome conversations about additional support you may need to complete this programme. 

Applications close on Friday 24 November 2023

contactus

Contact Us

If you have any questions or require support with your application, email leadership@unitedlearning.org.uk

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