New Leaders Programme: Subject Leaders Day 1

1. New Leaders Programme: Subject Leaders Day 1 Andrew Crosby

2. The aims of the programme

3. The aims of the programme We are here to:clarify the role of subject leader provide practical training and supporttrouble-shoot and solve problems as they arise

4. The aims of the programme IntroductionsYourself and your leadership style10:30 – 11:45 Coffee breakYour role12:15 – 13:00 LunchYour action plan

5. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality Max De Pree

6. This can be broken into 3 parts: Yourself – having a secure and realistic understanding of yourself Your role – what is and isn’t your responsibility Your vision – what you want to achieve for the schoolYou are the one who will define the reality for your subject • The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality • Max De Pree

7. Your leadership style

8. What does a bad leader look like? What does a bad leader look like? Think of the least effective leader you know. What makes them ineffective?

9. What does a good leader look like? Think of the most effective leader you know. What makes them effective?

10. Traits of a good leader

11. Traits of a good leader

12. What sort of leader are you?

13. PURPOSE ANALYSE, EVALUATE AND REVIEW Review progress towards goals Evaluate impact Problem solve when things go wrong Weigh the options and know when to push harder & when to pull the plug SET VISION/GOALS, INSPIRE & MOTIVATE Demonstrate integrity – set an example Share clear vision Motivate and inspire Set achievable goals & expectations Head in the clouds All talk and no do Yet another initiative Hermit – boff Never good enough Lost touch with reality DRIVER/MOTIVATOR ANALYTICAL OUTCOME EFFORT AMIABLE EXPRESSIVE EMPOWER AND SUPPORT Provide encouragement Recognise efforts of others Focus on team interests & needs Support, coach and advise ORGANISE AND COMMUNICATE Clear communication Set and meet deadlines Delegate effectively Project manage – keep everyone on task Bossy boots - Rottweiler Lost sight of priorities Why are we doing this? Touchy feely A bit of a softy End up doing it all PEOPLE

14. Lacks experience analysing data, monitoring can be irregular and sometimes lacks purpose,isn’t always sure what questions to ask. Confidently analyses data for trends, routinely designs monitoring with clearly specified success criteria Analytical LeaderVisionary LeaderManagement LeaderSocial Leader Can feel anxious about change, tends to follow rules and procedures without questioning the purpose, finds it challenging to share their vision. A creative thinker, inspires and motivates those around them, operates with and communicates clear purpose and integrity all the time. Manages complex projects effectively with all people informed, plans events well in advance, manages deadlines and delegates effectively . Can be disorganised, often forgets to inform or remind key people, can be indecisive over minor details, finds it difficult to delegate or share duties. Enjoys working collaboratively, easily establishes rapport, does not confuse empathy with pity, supports and coaches effectively. Generally prefers to work on their own, can lack patience with the views of others, tends to value achievement over effort.

15. How do others see you? GAP TASK Please find TWO colleagues at work who you know will be honest in their feedback and ask them to complete the 555 questionnaire for you.

16. Leadership is tough. Do you have the right mindset?

17. Leadership is tough. Do you have the right mindset?

18. How do you want to change? GAP TASK 2 Please complete the ‘Building a new habit’ using your colleagues’ feedback to help you reflect.

20. The role of subject leader

21. The role of subject leader So, what is your responsibility?

22. Jot down anything that you think is your responsibility as a subject leader … Subject Leader responsibilities

23. Now jot down anything that you think is: • your responsibility • the wider responsibility of the SLT • a joint responsibility Subject Leader Responsibilities SLT Responsibilities

24. The role of subject leader Strategic/Visionary leadershipCreating and sharing a vision for the subjectKeeping informed/up-to-date with national trends and changes to:the curriculumassessment procedurespedagogyDeveloping and updating school policies for the subject areaDeveloping/maintaining subject-specific curriculumIdentifying and Action Planning priorities for the subject

25. The role of subject leader Evaluative leadershipEnsuring accurate assessment of the subjectMonitoring and evaluating standards of teaching and learningAnalysing performance data/trends within the subjectReporting on the subject to SLT and Governors

26. The role of subject leader Supportive leadershipDeveloping and sharing subject-specific pedagogyProviding training and CPD (whole school and individual)Providing support/coaching with planning and provision

27. The role of subject leader Managerial leadershipTimetabling and schedulingOrganising events (including effective communication)Budgeting for, maintaining and developing essential resources

28. How well do you think you are doing?

30. Action planning

31. Aspects of Leadership

32. Aspects of Leadership

33. Gap task

34. How do others see you? GAP TASK Please find TWO colleagues at work who you know will be honest in their feedback and ask them to complete the 555 questionnaire for you.

35. How do you want to change? GAP TASK 2 Please complete the ‘Building a new habit’ using your colleagues’ feedback to help you reflect.

36. What do you want to change? GAP TASK 3 Please bring along evidence of pupils’ work that illustrates one of the key development points on your action plan. This may include pupils’ books (or copies), photographs of work on display, video of pupils working etc. Be ready to use the evidence to explain the issue and consider how it relates to one or more of these areas: Curriculum Assessment/skill progression Pedagogy Resources