Empowering teachers to lead is the foundation of a successful school community.

Really enjoyed the @MarkRPriestley session tonight with Future of Headship. So much food for thought and so much confirmation of our current thinking Drumchapel High DHSLeadershipAcademy

Less than 4weeks until our Leadership Academy launches! 6 sessions, 4 elite guest speakers and collaboration with colleagues across our learning community!!! #excited #collaboration #educationalleadership Drumchapel High Cleveden Secondary School Antonine Primary 💫

Glad to be listening to Changing Conversations. Highlighting the importance of keeping our focus simple. Well-being and Learning should always be at the forefront 🙌🏻 Looking forward to the next episode with Ken Muir and what comes after the report.

Session1 kicks off tomorrow with our first guest speaker MR IAN FRASER. He was a head teacher, inspector of schools and a Director of Education. We can’t wait to launch our Academy listening to his wealth of experience and focusing on Moral Purpose.📚💫#alwayslearning

‘Leaders have to cut through complexity.’ - Ian Fraser

The Moral Purpose focus DHSLeadershipAcademy last night was a great opportunity to reflect on our values and WHY we are teachers. It really is a privilege supporting our young people.I still love this poem, pride of place on my wall ❤️🖤❤️

We are delighted to introduce our next guest🥁💫 @AliJMitchHT💫🥁 A Headteacher for over 11 years, won the William Boyd prize for “Most Distinguished Student” in her Masters and continues to demonstrate her passion for professional learning as the Headteacher in residence@UofG

Tonight’s DHSLeadershipAcademy reflected on the pursuit of social justice. Our amazing speaker @AliJMitchHT asking the tough questions about where we are in our practice.

So proud that we have been awarded an Excellence in Professional Learning Award. Congratulations to all the staff involved!! #professionallearning

We can’t contain our excitement for our next guest!! She has made a lasting contribution throughout her distinguished career in education. Our former Director of Education - Maureen McKenna. A Maths teacher at heart and former Development Officer for Higher Still. Maureen McKenna

“You can develop consistency in teaching, but always remain creative in your craft of teaching! It’s what keeps it interesting for all.” ~ Maureen McKenna Truly inspiring session last night 💫 Maureen McKenna

Pre Reading all set for our next session📚 The focus is Understanding Leadership. No guest speaker this week, plenty of discussions, group tasks and reflection. Can’t believe this is week 4 already! Time flies when you are having fun learning💫

Very excited for tonight’s speaker. An inspirational leader who brings a wealth of experience in curricular, pastoral and senior leadership. She promotes continuous professional learning and creativity within our school we can’t wait to listen to her journey! Ms Baker

The final session of our Leadership Academy is here. As a GCC Head of Service, Jim Wilson @jimwilsonGCC will discuss Supporting Improvement. Jim is a former policeman and maths teacher who continues to make great contributions to Glasgow’s school communities.

Applications are open across our learning community and neighbouring secondary schools for cohort2 of our Leadership Academy!The speakers we have booked for the academy are shaping up to be as great as cohort1 and aim to enhance understanding and practice of teacher leadership📚