ABOUT THIS COURSE

Leading in Business can be both exciting and challenging. However, it’s no secret that leading a Business department comes with unique complexities. In this new course, we’ll consider what it takes to achieve excellence in a Business department and the pivotal role of the Head of Business in maintaining this excellence. Delegates will take away practical and actionable strategies on how to tackle day-to-day challenges, develop the team and work towards a shared strategic vision. Whether you are currently a Head of Business or aspire to hold such a position, this course is designed to cater to your interests and needs, unlocking the tools and insights to lead with confidence and success.  

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Consider what makes a Business department excellent, and the role of the Head of Business in achieving excellence
• Look at ways in which a Head of Business can develop and improve teaching and learning within the department
• Look at a range of strategies for improving and maintaining progression of students into A-Levels
• Enhance your ability to lead, support and nurture teachers in the department
• Examine the yearly workload of a Head of Business and the life cycle of the role
• Reflect on strategies for dealing with the challenges and making the most of the opportunities presented by a Head of Business position
• Understand the importance of key documents and processes including inspections, appraisals and observations

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PROGRAMME

Leadership and Vision: The Qualities and Skills of an Outstanding Head of Business 10.00 – 10.30am

• Exploring the different skills needed to be personally excellent as a teacher, effective as a manager and
• inspirational as a leader
• Exploring different styles of leadership and understanding when each style is effective and what the pitfalls might be
• Why vision comes before strategy. What do you do well? Where are the gaps?

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Starters and Plenaries and Everything In-between

10.30 – 11.20am

• What is an outstanding Business department? Who says so?
• Planning for accurate department self- evaluation
• Evaluating your department and acting upon this effectively
• Preparing your department for Inspections – how can you make sure you are ready?

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Morning Break

11.20 – 11.40am

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Outstanding Leadership in Teaching and Learning: High Expectations, High Challenge, High Reward 11.40 – 12.40pm

• Implementing effective strategies to ensure a consistent and effective experience for all learners
• Modelling outstanding teaching and learning
• Developing curricula and schemes of work
• Making effective use of assessment and assessment data
• Understanding when to be restrictive and when to allow creative autonomy
• Track performance, recognise underachievement and motivate learners
• Selecting appropriate pathways for learners: recognising exceptional circumstances and balancing the needs of the student and school/college

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Lunch

12.40 – 1.40pm

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Staff Development: Supporting the Development of your Staff 1.40 – 2.50pm

• Strategies for managing your staff, from experienced to inexperienced teachers and NQTs
• Making observation and appraisal processes as effective as possible
• Involving others in decision-making, planning and delivery
• Making the most of departmental meetings
• How to introduce change: reducing resistance and addressing concerns
• Developing curriculum expertise in your department
• Strategies for maintaining the highest quality of teaching and student performances over time
• Making the right appointments and coaching for successful performance
• Professional development: what type, how and who?
• Implementing and managing departmental systems and paperwork

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Afternoon Break

2.50 – 3.00pm

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Preparing Students for Exams

3.00 – 3.40pm

• Managing one’s time and workload: variables and the work-life balance
• The pros and cons of delegation
• Planning ahead and finding time to do so
• Preparing for Inspections
• Before and after: staying abreast of developments in higher education
• The life cycle of the Head of Department
• Maintaining freshness and enthusiasm: professional and intellectual development
• Peaks, troughs and the long run: responding to success and failure

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