Successful Year Team Leadership – Secondary (Summer cohort)

*This programme is funded for colleagues working in River Learning Trust schools. For other attendees the cost of the programme is £150 for the full programme. See programme dates below.

This programme is designed for secondary school colleagues with a Year Team leadership role, which involves leading the work of other colleagues in pastoral care and supporting pupil achievement. It is suitable for both colleagues new to the role, as well as more experienced colleagues looking to deepen their expertise.

These sessions will focus primarily on the practical challenges and opportunities of Year Leadership, making reference to elements of two key documents:

• Core Principles for Behaviour and Attitudes Leadership
• Core Principles of Personal Development Leadership

This will be enhanced by relevant research. Sessions will support participants in developing their expertise in practical terms while also deepening their understanding of some of the theoretical frameworks that successful leaders operate within.

SESSION OVERVIEW (Sessions are in-person, from 9am to 12 midday)

Session 1 | Thurs 7th May 2026

• Purpose and value of Year Leadership

• Developing a year group identity and culture: creating a sense of belonging, running

assemblies, vision and messaging, making the most of whole school ethos and values.

Session 2 | Weds 20th May 2026

• Ensuring excellent tutor time and leading tutor teams

• Working effectively with behaviour and attendance

Session 3 | Weds 3rd June 2026

• Working with vulnerable pupils/families

• Influencing pupil achievement and outcomes

This programme is aimed at secondary school colleagues with a Year Team / pastoral leadership role. It is suitable for colleagues both new to role, as well as more experienced colleagues looking to deepen their expertise.

These sessions will be run by an experienced leader from the River Learning Trust who has expertise in these areas.

*This programme is funded for colleagues working in River Learning Trust schools. For other attendees the cost of the full programme is £150.

Note: This programme is designed as a three-session series, and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the learning experience.

Many larger schools and trusts run their own CPD programmes. This programme is being run by River Learning Trust with places offered to colleagues in other schools in partnership with OTSA. Do you have any spare places on school or trust led events/programmes that you would open up to colleagues in other schools? If so, please get in touch (info@otsa.org.uk).

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