Deputy and Assistant Headteacher Development Programme

Brief overview

Session 3: Staff Development and Wellbeing

Focus on the crucial area of staff development and wellbeing in this session. Discover strategies to support professional growth and mental health, creating a positive school culture. Form professional learning communities to share best practices, and tour a school known for its robust staff wellbeing programmes. This session will equip you with the tools to foster a supportive and thriving work environment.

This development programme equips primary school leaders with essential skills across six sessions. By attending all six sessions of the Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher Development Programme, delegates will:

• Develop Strategic Leadership Skills: Gain a comprehensive understanding of strategic leadership principles tailored to primary schools. Learn to create, communicate, and implement a clear vision that aligns with the school's educational mission.
• Enhance Curriculum Design and Implementation: Acquire the ability to refine and adapt the curriculum based on the latest DfE guidelines and assessment reviews. Utilize assessment data effectively to inform and improve curriculum practices.
• Support Staff Development and Wellbeing: Understand the importance of staff wellbeing and professional growth. Implement strategies to foster a positive school culture and support staff mental health.
• Promote Student Achievement and Inclusion: Learn effective strategies to close achievement gaps and enhance student performance. Develop skills to create an inclusive school environment that supports all learners.
• Build Community Engagement and Partnerships: Understand the role of community engagement in providing greater access to opportunities for pupils. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with parents and the community to enhance pupil experiences.

To book a place on the other sessions within this programme, please use the links below:

Session 1: Leadership and Vision on 2 October 2025

Session 2: Curriculum and Instruction on 20 November 2025

Session 4: Assessment and Data Analysis for Empowering Middle and Subject Leaders on 12 March 2026

Session 5: Student Achievement and Inclusion on 30 April 2026

Session 6: Community Engagement and Pupil Opportunities on 2 July 2026