Primary Leadership Programme

Leading a subject / curriculum in a primary school

An engaging programme for primary leaders that will build knowledge of primary leadership principles and practice.

What are the programme benefits?

This programme offers a deep dive into your specific area of leadership, led by Justine Oldham, Executive Principal, with input from key leaders across our trust. You will be given the option to visit other academies within our trust and build your expertise in primary leadership as part of a network.

Who is this programme suitable for?

This programme is suitable for Dixons primary teachers who are:

• overseeing a discrete subject, curriculum area or phase
• keen to develop their own knowledge of primary leadership
• looking to develop colleagues
• keen to join a primary leader network

Programme curriculum

The programme will include learning on:

• moving beyond an introduction to leadership to receive training on key elements of leadership at primary
• curriculum design
• the Ofsted framework: intent, implementation and impact
• curriculum reviews and mini-deep-dives
• improving teaching and learning: mechanisms for having a wider impact across school
• developing yourself and others

What is the commitment?

• Four twilight sessions
• One deep dive session in school
• One visit to an experienced subject leader

Next steps for Dixons teachers

Please complete an expression of interest form, or speak to your CPD lead.