New Headteacher Induction Programme 2022-23

New Headteachers are warmly invited to join the New Headteachers’ Induction Programme 2022-23, run by Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE), in partnership with Surrey County Council.  SAfE is committed to developing outstanding leaders who can transform schools and ultimately improve outcomes for children and young people.  We are passionate about supporting collaborative partnerships.

SAfE is responsible for the professional development of new headteachers and this induction programme gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership and establish relationships with other headteachers, building your own professional network.  The programme is cross-phase, so new headteachers from a rich mix of settings come together for these sessions.

We begin the programme with a New Headteacher Welcome Breakfast.  ALL new Headteachers in Surrey are invited to attend, whether or not they are new in role.  Join us to meet other headteachers new in post and/or new to Surrey and to meet the SAfE Team and key members of the Surrey County Council Education Department.

The dates and details of the rest of the programme are set out below.  As you will see, the programme includes three face to face sessions, and three online clinic sessions.

The New Headteacher Induction Programme 2022-23 is facilitated by experienced headteachers and will enable participants to:

• Clarify and develop their vision in a long-term strategy
• Develop strategies and approaches which can be used with senior leaders, staff and governors
• Practise their coaching skills and approaches to difficult conversations
• Develop a shared language about leadership and learning
• Understand the statutory aspects of headship, including safeguarding, governance, personnel, inclusion and financial management.

In addition to these 7 sessions, members of the New Headteachers’ Induction Programme 2022-23 will have access to a wide range of resources to aid them in their professional development.  These will be offered in a remote format for Headteachers to access at convenient times.

The beliefs, knowledge, understanding and/or teaching practices this programme aims to address:

• Understand the statutory aspects of headship
• Development of strategies and approaches to management of staff, including holding difficult conversations
• Support with developing the vision of the school
• Familiarisation of the support available for Headteachers in Surrey and who provides this

Intended Impact on practice:

• To build skills, knowledge and confidence of practitioners to undertake their new role.
• Opportunity to network with others new to role.

Intended improvement and/or evaluation of impact for pupils, including those with SEND and/or disadvantaged backgrounds:

• Supporting good school leadership will benefit all pupils, including those with SEND and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds.