THE GORDON FOUNDATION
250 per month
Woking High School, Morton Road, Horsell, Woking
Full-time
Partnership INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Professional Development for Teachers and Support Staff About the ILM The Institute of Leadership and Management offers industry recognised and trusted courses in leadership development through high quality, independent and interactive learning. Covering professional development; employee engagement; impact; corporate responsibility and customer engagement, ILM learning and development qualifications are recognised to help develop confidence; overcome challenges and increase career potential. The value of completing ILM courses has been proven with blue chip employers such as Barclays; BT and universities such as Durham and Greenwich adding Institute Approved to their learning programmes. The Arete Partnership (including Gordon’s School and Woking High School) is an approved centre of the ILM, offering courses to all staff (teaching and non-teaching Guided learning hours are built into a number of unit specific workshops (related to each ILM Award) and a tutor will be assigned to each member of staff, should they need any further guidance and support. Testimonials “As Head of Department ILM L5 was a great opportunity to look at a whole school issue in detail, analyse some of factors around that issue and come to some conclusions. It’s a chance to step back from the day-to-day and think about wider school issues in a leadership context.” Simon (Head of German) “I really enjoyed the ILM L3 Award as it was a useful introduction into the role of being a middle leader. I have been able to apply many of the skills I developed – dealing with colleagues in meetings, planning and delivering agendas, managing conflict etc. I can see how the transferable skills helpful staff from all aspects of the education system. I am really pleased I’ve done it and I am about to start my ILM L5.” Lauran (Teacher of English) Institute of Leadership and Management Level 3 Award for Aspiring Middle Leaders Institute of Leadership and Management Level 3 Award leadership abilities. This qualification is ideal for those staff who have management responsibilities but no formal training and are serious about It developing their is particularly suited to potential leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management and managers who need to lead people through organisational or curriculum change, budget cuts or other pressures. Key elements of the Programme: Colleagues will undertake two taught units of work which each carry an independent assignment task: • Understanding how to Lead Effective Meetings • Understanding Performance Management Colleagues will also undertake an independent project, which is linked to an area of need as outlined on the home School Development Plan and agreed by a senior member of staff. Format: The course will involve presentations, group discussions and case studies. You will be supported during the course by an assigned course tutor. The course assignments and project are designed to help you focus on the key aspects of the role of a middle leader. Course Outcomes: • Gain a range of key management skills • Put new skills into practice in their own role • Build leadership capabilities • Motivate and engage teams, manage relationships confidently • Develop your leadership skills using your own knowledge, values and motivations. Who: • • • Admin Teachers Support staff • Associate staff Teaching • assistants Improving Education through Co-operation and Innovation Partnership Institute of Leadership and Management Level 3 Award ILM Awards Evening and Launch Event Autumn ILM Level 3 Unit 1: Spring ILM Level 3 Unit 2: Summer Guided Learning Hours: 40 Hours Course duration: 12 months For more information please email : info@areteilm.org VENUE: Woking High School Morton Road, Horsell, Woking GU21 4TJ COST: £200 CERTIFICATION: Colleagues will achieve a Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management from the Insitute of Leadership and Management TESTIMONIALS: “It’s a chance to get together with like-minded colleagues and share some ideas and reflect on one’s own practice.” “A really interesting course and useful for my leadership and management abilities.” “The training has provided a great opportunity to consider leadership and collaborate with colleagues from the Arete Partnership.” Improving Education through Co-operation and Innovation Partnership Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 Award for Middle Leaders Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 Award Key elements of the Programme: Colleagues undertake two taught units of work which each carry an independent assignment task: • Managing Improvement • Managing Stress and Conflict Format: The course involves presentations, group discussions and case studies. You will be supported during the course by an assigned course tutor. The course assignments are designed to help you focus on the key aspects of the role of a senior leader. Course Outcomes: • A developed understanding of the competencies necessary for success at senior leader level. • An opportunity to analyse and evidence these key competencies. • Completion of action research, which is linked to the host School Development Plan and evidences impact. Course Applications: For further details about the ILM level 5 programme and application process, at: please info@areteilm.org. email Anna Hutchings ILM qualifications are based on a blended learning model: Taught components (within ILM courses) Self-study components (within ILM courses) Experiential (undertaking learning substantive projects) Who: • Middle leaders Supervisors • • Teaching staff • Non-teaching staff Improving Education through Co-operation and Innovation Partnership Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 Award ILM Award Evening and Launch Event: Autumn ILM Level 5 Unit 1: Autumn ILM Level 5 Unit 2: Spring All ILM Units completed: July Guided Learning Hours: 60 Hours Course duration: 18 months VENUE: Gordon’s School, West End, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9PT COST: £250 AUDIENCE: Teachers who are not yet senior leaders but would like to be or wish to develop their senior leadership skills. CERTIFICATION: Colleagues will achieve a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management from the Insitute of Leadership and Management TESTIMONIALS: “It’s a chance to get together with like-minded colleagues and share some ideas and reflect on one’s own practice.” “A really interesting course and useful for my leadership and management abilities.” “The content covered has made me evaluate how I manage stress and lead improvements in my role.” For more information please email info@areteilm.org “The training has provided a great opportunity to consider leadership at senior level and collaborate with colleagues from the Arete Partnership.” Total Qualification Time: 60 Hours Improving Education through Co-operation and Innovation Partnership