Are you responsible for developing teachers in your department or team?

Are you an ITT mentor seeking practical tools to support your colleagues’ growth?

Are you an aspiring or current middle leader looking to enhance your coaching and mentoring skills?

If so, this workshop is designed for you.

Join us for an interactive two-part workshop (two hours total) focused on effective teacher development. You will explore practical strategies and approaches to help you nurture professional growth and build a positive developmental culture within your team.

During this workshop, you will learn how to:

✅ Support your teachers with clarity, consistency and empathy
✅ Balance high expectations with genuine support as a Head of Department
✅ Prioritise what truly matters and reduce unnecessary admin
✅ Run focused, purposeful meetings that respect staff time and energy
✅ Build strong, trusting professional relationships across your team
✅ Carry out purposeful, time-efficient lesson observations that lead to improvement
✅ Navigate challenging conversations with confidence, professionalism and care
✅ Foster a sustainable culture of continuous professional learning

Walk away with actionable strategies you can use immediately to support and develop the teachers you work with.

📅 When:

Part 1: Thursday, 22nd January 2026, 7.30–8.30pm (UK)

Part 2: Thursday, 29th January 2026, 7.30–8.30pm (UK)

🕒 Duration: Two hours (1 hour per session)

🎙️ Speakers: Erica Sánchez & Ellie Atack

💷 Fee: £60

💻 Recording available for all registered participants