Future Leaders
Every child has potential. Could you make a lasting difference to the lives of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds by becoming an outstanding leader for a challenging school?
We’re looking for current and former teachers with the potential and commitment to progress to headship in schools in challenging contexts within four years on this intensive, three-year programme.
Who can apply?
You must have the desire to lead a school in a challenging context and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You must also have at least two years management experience and provide evidence of making a positive impact on your school or organisation during this time. Find out more.
What's involved?
An initial training course, including 17 days of residential training; a one year residency in a school under the apprencticeship of a successful headteacher and an in-school mentor. You will either remain in your current school if it meets our criteria, or take a placement in a challenging school. Find out more.
Duration
Three years.
Cost
There is no cost to the programme, and you will be paid at your current salary up to a recommended salary cap of £50,000, for your first year of school residency.
Find out more
- Visit the Future Leaders site
- Read about participants' experience of the programme
- Watch videos of two future leaders
- Download our fact sheet
- Book on to an online seminar about the programme - call 0800 009 4142.
- Contact the enquiries line on 0800 009 4142 or email recruitment@future-leaders.org.uk to discuss any queries
Apply
The application round for secondary and primary cohorts is now closed. To register for updates on future application rounds please email recruitment@future-leaders.org.uk.
