THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED
Participants must be able to commit to all sessions in the programme
This programme is open to NEU Black member teachers or school leaders who aspire to be senior leaders
You need to be:
- An NEU member
- In a school based or post 16 setting
- Have a least over 5 years teaching experience
- Be ready to take the next step on your professional journey as a leader in education and apply for senior positions
Delivered by highly experienced Black leaders, this programme has been customised to help you:
- Develop the necessary skills to energize and focus your job search
- Be successful at interviews and achieve your next level position
- Develop confidence and leadership skills
- Connect with other NEU Black teachers looking to develop leadership skills
How the programme is run
This is a self-directed learning programme that you can tailor to your own needs and context. It is work-based and includes a blend of two in person full-days; four online half-days (via Zoom) and 6 intersessional tasks.
Dates
Day 1: Saturday 25 January 2025 – Full day in person, Mary Ward House, Bloomsbury London (09.30 to 17.00)
Focus: Obstacles and Opportunities – How to turn obstacles into opportunities
Day 2: Tuesday 25 February 2025 (14.30 to 17.30 – synchronous online)
Focus: Vision and Strategy: Personal Change & Effectiveness
Day 3: Tuesday 25 March 2025 (14.30 to 17.30 – synchronous online)
Focus: Adding value to your application and personal specification
Day 4: Saturday 26 April 2025 – Full day synchronous in person, NEU Hamilton House, London (09.30 to 17.00)
Focus: Interview Practice
Day 5: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (14.30 to 17.30 – synchronous online)
Focus: Raising your profile as a leader
Day 6: Tuesday 24 June 2025 (14.30 to 18.00 – synchronous online)
Focus: Sharing of leadership lessons and celebrating achievements & Impact
Learning objectives
Designed and led by experienced Black school leaders in partnership with the NEU, the programme will explore:
- the Black experience of the job application, interview and promotion/appointment processes and the challenges and obstacles encountered
- strategies to overcome these challenges and obstacles
- knowledge and awareness of current and future career progression opportunities
- strategies to raise your profile in your workplace
- opportunities to develop your vision as a leader
- how to increase your confidence to apply for higher positions
In addition, you will be given
- peer support and encouragement
- the opportunity to submit applications for senior roles by the end of the programme
- opportunities to become more active in established NEU networks
Costs
This programme will be fully funded by the NEU. This includes travel to the in person sessions.
Booking
You must ensure you can commit to the whole programme before booking, including ensuring access to a private space for the online sessions which are scheduled during the working day. This will involve discussions with your employer to secure the time off to attend these sessions. Places are non-transferable.
Programme background
The NEU is determined to address the disproportionately small number of Black leaders at all levels in education. As part of this, the union is offering this personal and professional development programme aimed at equipping Black members with the skills and confidence to identify career paths and apply for promotion.
The NEU uses the term ‘Black’ for “all members who self-identify as Black, Asian or any other ‘minority ethnic’ groups who do not identify themselves as white.” This includes Gypsy and Roma non-white people.
