For: Senior leaders in primary and secondary schools who are interested in progression.
Catholic Education is a strength in the Archdiocese of Southwark, and we are immensely proud of our schools. It is essential in maintaining high standards in our schools that we are forward-thinking and proactive with succession planning.
As part of our service to schools, we lead an Aspiring Leaders Programme which supports strong school leaders to develop their understanding and confidence so they will be ready to take up the post of headteacher or deputy headteacher when it is advertised. The programme involves not only developing understanding of what it means to be a headteacher in a Catholic school but also supports potential candidates in making sure they are prepared and confident when applying for jobs.
This course runs three times in the year. The dates for sessions in 2026-2027 are detailed below.