Eligibility criteria
To ensure we’re working to our mission and that you get the most out of our programme it’s important you meet our eligibility criteria. We have eligibility criteria for both candidates and schools. Please check you meet these requirements below. If you’re unsure if you or your school is eligible, please just give us a call.
Candidates
Eligibility
Please ensure you have:
- 0-3 years middle leadership experience (NB: we also welcome applications from more experienced candidates who feel able and willing to learn new ideas)
- A middle leadership post confirmed for 2012-13 in an eligible school
- Responsibility for the performance of a team of at least two staff, i.e. Head of Faculty or year, Subject Leader, 2ic of a large faculty (e.g. Head of KS3 Maths), Whole school roles
Commitment
Please ensure you are:
Planning to remain at your school for the two years you’re on the programme
- Able to attend the compulsory summer residential and formal training out of school time
- Happy to give 10 days of personal contribution time within five years of completing the programme
- Able to attend a half day assessment centre, which may occur during school hours
Your school
Eligibility
It's important your school falls in to at least one of our three eligibility criteria:
- The school has more than 50% of pupils living in the lowest 30% of the IDACI
- The school has 15% or more pupils in receipt of free school meals (FSM)
- The school's GCSE attainment is in the lowest 30% of the national distribution (5 A* - C including English and Maths), which is under 50% for 2012.
Commitment
It's equally important your school and headteacher fully supports your application and agrees to:
- Our conditions and costs
- Provide an in-school liaison during your time on the programme
- Allocate you one protected non-contact period per week for Teaching Leaders related work (e.g. Improvement Initiative and coaching visits)