For heads of English, academic coordinators and directors of studies. The course covers the people, quality and change-management side of leading language education in schools and preparatory programmes.
Who it is for
- Heads of English (zümre başkanları) and academic coordinators
- Directors of studies in language schools
- Managers of university preparatory programmes and their deputies
What you will be able to do
- Analyse how your organisation's structure and culture shape teaching
- Choose a leadership approach that suits the situation and the team
- Motivate teachers, support teams and handle conflict constructively
- Run observation, appraisal and development conversations that teachers value
- Manage quality and stakeholder expectations, including parents and senior leaders
- Plan and lead a change project in your own department
What the course covers
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Organisations and cultures
Structures, systems and the unwritten rules of schools.
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The leader's role
Leadership models and finding your own style.
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Leading people
Motivation, team-building and difficult conversations.
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Performance and development
Competency frameworks, observation and appraisal.
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Quality and stakeholders
Quality assurance, client relations and reporting upwards.
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Leading change
Investigating, planning and carrying out a real improvement project.
How the course works
Online and tutor-led
Live sessions with your tutor and group, plus self-paced tasks between them.
Mentoring and reflection
Ongoing feedback from your tutor, and reflective tasks based on your own classes.
Dates and fees
Contact us for current start dates, fees and entry requirements.
Questions about this course
Do I need to be in a management role already?
It helps, but teachers preparing for a coordinator role are welcome. You will need a real or planned project to work on.
Is the course specific to language education?
Yes. The principles are general, but every example and task comes from language departments, schools and preparatory programmes.
Can Seven Academy support our school after the course?
Yes. Seven Academy also works with schools on development planning and quality review. See the Schools page or contact us.
Interested in this course?
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