School Business Management BA (Hons) Leadership and Management Are you looking for a fast track programme that will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge which will develop your career in school business management or leadership? Are you looking for a programme that fits in with your existing school commitments, that gives you credit for your prior learning, is focused on improving your practice within the school environment and delivered in flexible blocks? As an experienced education professional you already have a wealth of management skills and competences. You are likely to be an integral part of the school’s senior leadership team with increasing responsibilities as schools become increasingly autonomous. Our BA (Hons) Leadership and Management takes your existing learning and experience and helps you to translate it into credentials that are recognised universally, as well as providing a unique platform from which to move on to the next stage of your own personal career development. The Audience This programme is aimed at School Business Managers, Head Teachers, Administrators, Finance staff, and school senior leaders. In partnership with Gateshead Council Leadership Being able to lead, develop and support individuals and teams is vital in enabling others to maximise their contribution, and for achievement of a school’s vision. This is the focus of this module. It aims to consolidate and develop your understanding of the theories and principles of effective leadership and examine the differences between management and leadership of schools. Emphasis will be placed upon leadership competences as outlined in the School Business Management Competence Framework. The module will begin with a one day study block and be followed by 10 on-line sessions. Assessment will be individually negotiated and linked to your specific school context. Contemporary Management Practice This module is intended to develop your ability to analyse your school with particular emphasis on understanding contemporary issues in effective school management and associated organisational behaviour and subsequent ability to propose and implement recommendations for change. The module will begin with a one day study block and be followed by 10 on-line sessions. Assessment will be by means of a co-designed case study focusing on contemporary management issues faced within the school environment. Start date June 2015 The Programme Working in partnership with education professionals, Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University has developed the BA (Hons) Leadership and Management, an innovative work-related degree programme designed to build upon your skills as a School Business Manager. For anyone having completed appropriate level four or five awards you would complete the following programme. Induction to Northumbria University and Academic Practice Development Professional Project 60 credits Understanding Strategy within a School Context 20 credits Leadership within a School Context 20 credits Contemporary Management Practice within a School Context 20 credits Learners who successfully complete this 12 month programme will be awarded a BA (Hons) Leadership and Management. Induction to Northumbria University and Academic Practice Development The first day will focus upon introducing you to your fellow learners and the programme team, give a detailed introduction to the learning resources available, introduce modules and assessment and provide supportive guidance in relation to academic practice and how to effectively complete assessment and achieve your highest possible potential. You will be also be able to meet and get to know fellow learners. Professional Project This final integrative project will draw on existing and prior learning from and allow you to complete an individually negotiated study in a contemporary school leadership or management topic. We will introduce the project in day two of induction and you will then be individually supervised throughout the year. Understanding Strategy This module is intended to develop your awareness and critical evaluation of strategic analysis and management by assessing the impact of the external environment on schools and the wider education sector. The module will develop your understanding of the changing education and government reform environment and develop your ability to respond through formulating appropriate school strategies. The module will begin with a one day study block and be followed by 10 on-line sessions. Assessment will be individually negotiated and linked to your school context. Fees The 2015 fees for this one year award are £3,300. For more information please contact Gillian McTeer [email protected] or 0191 433 4135