Developing Leadership at all levels
Leadership is not confined to the senior team. The Alliance supports staff at every stage of their career to take responsibility for improvement.
Why leadership matters at every level
Schools improve when people who lead a team, a year group or a subject take ownership of the work in front of them. Developing leadership across all levels means that expertise is spread widely, that succession is planned and that staff feel able to act on what they see in their own classrooms.
Starting out as a leader
Many leadership journeys begin with a single responsibility, such as coordinating a subject or leading a small improvement group. The Alliance offers guidance for staff taking on these first roles, including how to plan meetings, how to support colleagues and how to report progress to senior leaders.
Routes into leadership development
Development is organised around the stage each leader has reached. The links below show where to start and how the different strands connect.
Leading together
Shared leadership works best when colleagues meet regularly, learn from different schools and take part in decisions about their work. The images below show leadership activity in partner schools and during Alliance meetings.
Sustaining leadership over time
Leadership development is a long-term commitment. Schools are encouraged to review who is taking responsibility, to make sure new leaders are supported, and to recognise the contribution of staff who lead from outside formal management roles. The Alliance will continue to share examples of what works so that leadership capacity grows across the partnership.