Faculty Leaders Course: Driving Excellence in Teaching
Overview
Our Faculty Leaders Course is built around the latest global evidence base for effective school leadership. Designed for subject leaders, heads of year, or phase coordinators, this programme develops the expertise needed to lead high-quality teaching and learning across a faculty or year group.
Through three immersive face-to-face days and 90 hours of online learning, you will gain the skills to strengthen curriculum, improve teaching, lead assessment, and support colleagues to deliver ambitious outcomes for pupils. The course is rooted in international evidence on effective teaching and leadership (EEF, 2021; Rosenshine, 2012; Hattie, 2012) and tailored to the Bangladeshi school context.
Programme Structure
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3 Face-to-Face Days (1 per module) – Each module begins with an in-person day of workshops, case studies, and collaborative planning.
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3 Modules – After each face-to-face day, participants complete 30 hours of structured online study and application tasks.
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Evidence-Informed Content – All modules align with the NPQLT framework and draw on research into pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, and teacher development.
Modules
Module 1: Teaching, Learning, and Classroom Practice
Face-to-Face Day
This module establishes the foundations of great teaching. You’ll explore how pupils learn, the role of memory, and the importance of modelling, questioning, and practice. We’ll examine Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, alongside EEF evidence on effective teaching strategies, to build a repertoire of approaches you can share with colleagues.
Online Module
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Conduct a review of teaching practice within your faculty or year group.
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Explore research on memory, retrieval practice, and cognitive load.
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Analyse case studies of adaptive teaching for diverse learners.
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Design a plan for improving consistency in classroom practice across your team.
Key Questions
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How do pupils learn, and how should this shape lesson design?
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What makes teaching approaches evidence-informed rather than trend-driven?
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How can leaders model, support, and embed high-quality classroom practice?
How This Transforms Practice
By mastering how pupils learn and how effective teaching works, faculty leaders can drive improvements across multiple classrooms. This ensures consistency, raises expectations, and supports colleagues to achieve stronger outcomes for all learners.
Module 2: Curriculum, Assessment, and Adaptive Teaching
Face-to-Face Day
In this module, you’ll learn how to design and lead a curriculum that is ambitious, coherent, and accessible for all pupils. You’ll explore how assessment can inform teaching, support learning, and avoid unnecessary workload. We’ll also examine adaptive teaching — how to maintain high expectations while meeting diverse learner needs.
Online Module
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Audit your subject or phase curriculum for coherence and progression.
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Explore research on common misconceptions and how to prevent them.
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Analyse assessment practices in your area and align them with curriculum goals.
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Design adaptive strategies that maintain challenge while supporting inclusion.
Key Questions
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What makes a curriculum ambitious and well-sequenced?
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How can assessment be used effectively without increasing workload?
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How can leaders support colleagues to teach inclusively while maintaining rigour?
How This Transforms Practice
Faculty leaders who understand curriculum, assessment, and adaptive teaching can ensure pupils master essential knowledge and skills. This leads to better progression, more accurate feedback, and improved equity across classrooms.
Module 3: Leading People and Professional Development
Face-to-Face Day
The final module focuses on leading colleagues. You’ll explore how to create a positive professional culture, design evidence-based professional development, and use implementation principles to embed change. You’ll learn how to coach and support teachers, balancing challenge with trust.
Online Module
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Conduct a review of professional development opportunities within your faculty.
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Analyse research on effective CPD (Cordingley et al., 2015; EEF).
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Explore principles of effective implementation (diagnosis, preparation, monitoring).
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Design a CPD or coaching programme for your team linked to curriculum and teaching priorities.
Key Questions
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How can faculty leaders create a culture of collaboration and improvement?
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What makes professional development impactful and sustainable?
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How do leaders ensure new initiatives are implemented effectively in practice?
How This Transforms Practice
Faculty leaders who can guide professional development and implementation multiply their impact. By coaching and supporting colleagues, you’ll embed lasting improvements in teaching, curriculum, and outcomes across your area of responsibility.
