SCIS Senior Leadership development programme

Event Date

September 24, 2026

Event Cost

£440 - full programme

Event Time

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Location

Robert Gordon's College

Schoolhill
Aberdeen
AB10 1FE

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Cancellation and refund policy

Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
Cancellations for residential courses must be advised 6 weeks prior to the event.

Event Description

The SCIS Senior Leadership Development Programme is designed to inspire and equip aspiring leaders in Scotland’s independent schools with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for senior roles. It supports the development of self-awareness, resilience and strategic leadership, while building understanding across key areas such as HR, finance, governance and safeguarding. The programme also provides space for reflection, collaboration and engagement with wider national policy and the Scottish education landscape. Full details can be found in the Programme brochure

24 September – Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen: Strengths & Behaviours for Leadership
Participants will complete an online strengths profile in advance, which will underpin the session’s focus on leadership behaviours, decision-making and fostering a positive leadership culture. The course will be introduced by Mrs C Smith, Head of Senior School.

4 November – Edinburgh Academy, Edinburgh: Developing Strong Relationships & Moving to Senior Leadership – Dr Jill Berry
Focus on effective leadership, including managing teams, handling conflict and building positive cultures. The session also covers preparation for senior leadership roles, including applications, interviews and transition into post.

14th January – Hutcheson’s Grammar School, Glasgow: Leadership for Learning - Bruce Robertson, Author & CEO of Next Level Educational
Pastoral Leadership - Gillian Clarke, Depute Rector at Hutchesons’ Grammar, exploring resilience, wellbeing and effective pastoral leadership in a senior role.

12th March – Fettes College, Edinburgh: Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Leadership - Sadia Hussain-Savuk, Deputy Director at IYS and Shumela Ahmed, Co-Founder and Managing Director of a growing social enterprise, Resilience Learning Partnership.

Further sessions to include finances for leadership and other strategic leadership discussions.

June
Final oral presentations.

Lead Delegate

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Last Name

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Dietary Requirements

School

School Type

Professional Learning Co-ordinator

Professional Learning Co-ordinator's Email

Organisation/School Name (for non SCIS Member School)

Purchase Order (if required)

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Additional email confirmation (if required)

Once submitted a confirmation email will be sent to your email address. If you do not receive a confirmation please email info@scis.org.uk

Please be aware that the we will be taking photographs and potentially filming at this event. By booking and attending this event, you consent to SCIS using your photograph and other media such as film and quotations, on the SCIS website or in promotional material, for which it may be suitable. This consent is valid indefinitely until revoked in writing by sending an email to info@scis.org.uk. Revocation of consent will not affect any actions taken prior to the revocation. SCIS will only use the photographs in accordance with the purposes stated above and will not sell or distribute the photographs to third parties without your express consent. For questions or concerns regarding the use of photographs or to revoke consent, please contact: email info@scis.org.uk.

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