Middle Leadership and Management in Schools

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent qualification in education or a related field.

Full GTCS registration and a minimum of three years professional experience following full registration.

Endorsement from your employer (a letter of support is required) and access to a suitable workplace environment in order to be able to undertake the practice-based components of the programme.

A brief synopsis of your leadership experience. The synopsis should focus upon your experience of leading beyond the classroom and should be no more than 500 words.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme for practising teachers covers the major elements of middle leadership and management in schools and is designed to provide you with a critical understanding of the principles underpinning middle leadership and management.

• If you are a Principal Teacher (or head of department/faculty): or are looking to progress into this role; and want to develop your skills as middle leaders in school, this programme is designed for you.
• It uses practice-focused learning to develop your capability to lead teaching and learning within your school (Department or Faculty); particularly to achieve the ambitions of Curriculum for Excellence.
• Our academic staff play a leading role in the area of professional and leadership development in Scotland. They have been involved in a range of research projects on headteacher recruitment, teacher leadership, coaching and leadership development, teachers’ work and collaborative professional enquiries.
• There is a focus on collaborative learning, drawing on your own experiences and those of your academic colleagues.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0.
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.