“JMC’s high-quality leadership training is energetic and engaging, giving colleagues a range of pragmatic practical suggestions to help develop themselves and the school”
Deputy Head Operations, HMC School
Are you looking to improve something specific within your Senior Leadership Team or for your Middle Leaders?
Our School Leaders’ Coaching days are smaller , highly personalised and intensive coaching sessions with JMC experts in their fields.
Our team include experienced Executive leaders, Headteachers, Senior and Middle leaders as well as Ofsted and ISI Inspectors.
School leaders forge relationships with JMC for many reasons:
- We can support with appraisal, improvement initiatives, preparing for inspection, and changes in governance.
- We can help grow your staff and senior and middle leadership teams through coaching and mentoring.
- For quick school assessments our structured review and report packages have given leaders the information and guidance they need to push forward in the right direction.
“JMC’s advice is considered invaluable in all aspects of school leadership”
Primary Principal, HMC School
Education Leadership Training and Networking Events
JMC support a number of professional associations, such as the ISA, IAPS & The Society of Heads where are Associates deliver training on School leadership and speak at conferences for Senior Leaders. We have well established links with Bath Spa University School of Education & Education Conferences UK where we deliver a range of events for middle and senior leaders. For more information about these hugely successful CPD events for School Leaders please see our events page.
We are here to share our expertise.
Growing, developing and investing in new leaders among in situ teachers has long been accepted as a key to success and schools need a range of options to ensure this important process is effective. The JMC portfolio of School Leadership Coaching Days has been designed to offer flexibility and present personalised opportunities for leadership development.
Headteacher and SLT ‘Buddy’ System
Being a Headteacher is a lonely job, especially in a small school. JMC offer a unique ‘Buddy’ system where new Heads can access the support of an experienced Head for advice and guidance. This support can be offered face to face, on line or just by having someone to call. With so much responsibility Head Teachers in particular really benefit from having a ‘critical friend’ to share the journey with them. Contact the office for more details on this programme.
We also offer Executive Coaching for School leaders and specialised coaching for Women leaders in Education & BAME School leaders as well as Headteacher Wellbeing Coaching.
The School Leadership Coaching Days listed below will give you a flavour of what we can offer and you can use our enquiry form to highlight any requirements or ask for further details on any of our courses.
Leadership Training & Coaching Days |
Ofsted INSET : Quality of Education“A really helpful session covering all areas of the Ofsted framework. The suggested questions are really useful” Laura Creswick , Assistant Head , Teaching & Learning, Nailsea School Is your… 
SLT INSET: Enabling Collective Teacher Efficacy (CTE)When everyone in a school believes that together they can make a difference, the impact on student attainment can be almost quadrupled Rachel Eells, 2011 An Effect size greater than… 
Academy & School Governance ReviewJMC can conduct a School Governance Review (virtually via Zoom or in person) The School Governance Review will examine the governance structure, operations and performance across the board. Our Governance… 
INSET: Preparing your SEND Provision for Ofsted Excellence“This session presented a broad spectrum of useful and thought-provoking content that has significantly impacted my approach to SEND leadership. It was packed with relevant information aimed at not just… 
Middle leaders INSET : Effective Curriculum Monitoring & Evaluation“The feedback from the middle leaders and SLT was overwhelmingly positive, they loved being able to share ideas and raise their concerns” Svetlana Bajic-Raymond, Deputy Head, Cotham School Are you… 
Middle leaders coaching : Moving on to Middle Leadership“Very inspiring”- Silvana Cardoso, Teacher, Francis Holland School Middle leadership training for new HOD’s and Head’s of Year Do you need a middle leaders training programme in your school? How… 
Middle leaders coaching : Outstanding Departmental LeadershipLeading the Teaching and Learning in your subject area, key stage or department. “Almost all successful leaders draw on the same repertoire of basic leadership practices“ NCSL Departmental leadership This… 
Headteacher Appraisal & Recruitment‘(the headteacher appraisal was) a mixture of guidance and challenge, which was exactly what was needed as the role of Principal becomes ever more burdensome.’ Dr Daniel Sturdy, Principal, Wotton… 
Headteacher Wellbeing & Resilience Coaching ProgrammeAs a school leader, these sessions have helped me understand the impact of my leadership style upon others so that I can adjust expectations accordingly. David Fann, Associate Headteacher, Larkholme… 
SLT Coaching : Building and leading a robust Digital StrategySchool leaders are often not computer experts and do not want jargon and techie-speak when all they need to know is the educational value of different digital tools and approaches. Bringing together school leaders to evaluate their current and desired position, no detailed technical knowledge is necessary, this course aims to demystify the ‘edtech’ world and focusses on the impacts on education, practical leadership strategies and ways to promote a purposeful digital culture across the school. 
SLT Coaching : Stress Management for School LeadersStress Management and Resilience Building: The Lead Team guide Why is it important that leaders have a good understanding of stress and resilience for themselves? Why do people become stressed… 
INSET : Difficult Conversations with ParentsBuilding positive relationships with difficult parents Escalation in the number of Difficult Conversations post Pandemic The number of parental complaints to schools and regulatory bodies such as the DfE, Ofsted… 
Middle leaders INSET: Meaningful Lesson ObservationsStrategies for Lesson observations, feedback and coaching to improve teaching and student progress Making Lesson Observations Beneficial Teacher appraisal and capability place effective and accurate observations of teaching and learning… 
Safeguarding Audit : Academies, Schools & FE CollegesVery useful practical tips and information. Immediate take home actions. Abingdon School MAT, Academy & School Safeguarding Audits Understanding your duties and responsibilities, and developing and embedding good safeguarding practice,… 
ISI INSET : Regulatory Compliance for Independent SchoolsReally useful ideas to move us forward and help with evidence of compliance for inspection! Emma Beer, Deputy Head, Teaching & learning, Lady Barn House School Regulatory Compliance Compliance: There… 
State Boarding School Audit: Academies, Free SchoolsState School Boarding Audits Educational institutions must meet and observe a wide variety of guidelines and regulations set by both government agencies and non-governmental associations. Maintained boarding schools are inspected… 
Middle Leaders Mentorship ProgrammeThank you for your work on improving middle leaders….a well-planned and thought-provoking session which received very good feedback. Geraint Jones, Director of Education Cognita Schools UK & Europe The JMC… 
INSET: Outstanding Pastoral LeadershipI feel particularly inspired. Unlike many courses, this felt achievable. Alison Tanner, Year 5/6 Teacher, Cameley Primary School The Highly Effective Head of Wellbeing /Year /Key Stage • Need guidance… 
INSET: Mastering Change Leadership“As Chair of Trustees, this Change Leadership training was transformative. It provided me with the frameworks and insights to navigate the complexities of educational change. Our trust has since adopted… 
INSET: Using Data to Improve Standards & ProgressAll schools use huge amounts of data to support them in the work they do. Information on pupil attainment and progress is the most complex part of this, but data… 
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion EDI Review“I have been a senior leader for many years, and I have taken part in many reviews of different types, but this EDI review truly stands out. It provided a… 
Executive Coaching for Headteachers & School PrincipalsBeing appointed as a new Principal was a daunting challenge, however the mentoring and guidance were superb from the start. The technical expertise accompanied by an exceptional coaching approach were… 
INSET: ISI Lesson Observations, Learning walks and the ISSRsExtremely valuable – thank you ! Jane Bond , Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral and Operational), Rokeby School Strategies for ISI Lesson observation, feedback and coaching to improve teaching and pupil progress… 
SLT Coaching : Outstanding Academic LeadershipThis ‘hands-on’ course looks at the criteria and processes that school leadership will need to both understand and apply to be graded outstanding/excellent within the inspection framework. The course highlights and explores many of the features of excellent provision and will offer delegates practical and applicable examples to make an instant impact within their own schools. 
INSET: Promoting Fundamental British Values (FBV)“Thank you so much for the British values course, I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed it , how insightful it was and useful. I am going to be… 
Covid Compliance: Is your MAT , Academy or School Covid Compliant?As schools across the UK open for all students for the new school year, teaching professionals need guidance on how best to support and protect children and young people. Will… 
Leadership Coaching for Middle LeadersI would highly recommend the coach from JMC. They were extremely engaged, professional and insightful, and they helped me move forward with positive actions towards reaching my goals. The JMC… 
INSET: Actively Promoting Wellbeing of our PupilsWith ISI proposing to inspect against the Independent Schools Standards through the lens of pupil wellbeing from September 2023, now is the perfect time to consider your whole school approach… 
INSET : Curriculum Design: Intent, Implementation & ImpactThis INSET cuts through the complexity of the issues and highlights common themes to support successful curriculum design” Tim Jones, Deputy Head, Knowle Park Primary School Curriculum Design With a… 
INSET: Conducting a school self-review for OfstedWhy carry out a School Self review? Many schools use a range of self-review activities to find out what is working, or not, in their schools. Sometimes these are overly… 
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Audit“I have been a senior leader for many years, and I have taken part in many reviews of different types, but this DEI audit truly stands out. It provided a… 
INSET: Complaints Management: Positive Parent RelationshipsA proactive approach to complaints management is advisable for teachers and school leaders , rather than find themselves on the back foot when a grievance is raised. There has been… 
SLT Programme: Strategic LeadershipThe feedback from the middle leaders and SLT was overwhelmingly positive, they loved being able to share ideas and raise their concerns Svetlana Bajic-Raymond, Deputy Head, Cotham School The Strategic… 
INSET: Evidence Based Teaching to Improve Outcomes“Fab ! Best thing I’ve ever been on”. N. Betts , Assistant Head , Sandbach High School Ditch the Educational Fads and use Evidence Based Research to Improve Pupil Outcomes… 
INSET: Conducting Meaningful Learning walksReally informative Catriona Forrest Ratcliffe, Royal Masonic School for Girls , Deputy Head Academic Strategies for Learning walks, feedback and professional development to drive school improvement in teaching and learning… 
INSET: Project Management for school leadersWhat is Project Management? Project management (PM) is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives within agreed parameters. It has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite… 
Compliance Audit : Schools Academies & FE Colleges“Very impressed indeed with the meticulous nature of the compliance audit, the quality of feedback and manner in which it was delivered.” Jonny Timms, Headmaster, Walhampton School MAT, Academy &… 
INSET: High Impact Leadership in the Sixth formOfsted inspectors are required to grade the quality of education in any sixth form provision in schools and to write about the sixth form in the inspection report. The 6th…
School leadership audit & appraisalJMC provided Ampleforth with a very useful school leadership audit. I can thoroughly recommend JMC for their expertise and objectivity. Robin Dyer, Headmaster, Ampleforth College What are the benefits of… 
School Proprietors : Leading an Independent SchoolMany school owners or school proprietors find themselves in a school leadership role with very little educational experience, this is especially true in small independent schools or international schools. This… 
Ofsted Special Measures Support for SchoolsWe maintain the strictest levels of confidentially throughout all our consultancy projects with schools & colleges especially concerning those judged as Ofsted inadequate or in Special Measures. Testimonials or references… 
INSET: Public Speaking for School LeadersBefore attending this training, public speaking was a source of anxiety for me. But after just one day, I emerged a transformed leader with newfound confidence and poise. I now… 
INSET: Outstanding Pastoral lead : Heads of YearI feel particularly inspired. Unlike many courses, this felt achievable. Alison Tanner, Year 5/6 Teacher, Cameley Primary School The Highly Effective Head of Year /Key Stage • Need guidance on… 
SLT Coaching : Complete toolkit for a Senior Leader“wealth of practical tips based on real life experiences” L.Betts HOD, Gresham Prep school Proven strategies for excelling as a Senior Leader in your school One of the signs of… 
INSET: Creating a school self-evaluation and SEF for ISIWhy carry out a School Self Evaluation? Many schools use a range of self-evaluation activities to find out what is working, or not, in their schools. Sometimes these are overly… 
INSET: Conducting a Meaningful Work ScrutinyMuch to think about. Very useful. Tak Sang Li, Assistant Master, Westminster School Getting your scrutiny right Work scrutiny (or book sampling) is too often about criticism and too often… 
School Staff Disciplinary InvestigationsSchool leaders have a duty to know about correct HR procedures, to investigate complaints made by staff, and to take appropriate action using a disciplinary process.One of the early stages… 
INSET: Head of Year & Pastoral Staff TrainingExperts at leading interactive workshops which are lively, inclusive and offer multiple opportunities to reflect which will guide your organisation and pastoral staff to insightful and impactful outcomes. Kate Sommerville,… 
SLT & Deputy Head Wellbeing & Resilience CoachingWe found the sessions with our safeguarding team particularly useful as it enabled the members of staff to articulate their concerns and anxieties . JMC then helped this team build… 
INSET : Leading Effective Appraisal for Middle and Senior Leaders“Attending the ‘Leading Effective Appraisal’ webinar has been a game-changer for me. The tips and practical advice significantly increased my confidence in conducting appraisals. I now see appraisals as a…
INSET: Housemaster, Housemistress & House Staff TrainingExperts at leading interactive workshops which are lively, inclusive and offer multiple opportunities to reflect which will guide your organisation and colleagues to insightful and impactful outcomes. Kate Sommerville, Assistant… 
Coronavirus Schools Guidance – 12 ways to reduce the risks!By Stephen McKernan Headmaster St Edward’s Preparatory School, Cheltenham Revising the School Curriculum for 2020/21 The current DfE guidance for the full opening of schools in September 2020 asks that… 
Ofsted Training : The Ofsted Ready School“Inspiring and knowledgeable” Claire Vickery, Head of DT, Buckler’s Mead Academy Ofsted has moved away from headline data to look instead at how schools are achieving these results, and whether… 
INSET : Key Staff Preparation for the F23 ISI Inspection FrameworkWe all found the ISI Inspection Framework day incredibly useful, and we have plenty of actions to undertake! Sophie Toland, Senior Deputy, St. Mary’s Calne Getting to grips with the… 
Boarding School Audit for Independent SchoolsVery useful practical tips and information. Immediate take home actions. Abingdon School Independent Boarding School Audit Educational institutions must meet and observe a wide variety of guidelines and regulations set… 
INSET: Governors Training Programme“The importance and significance of outstanding governance and leadership across our education system, in every school in England, has never been greater. The role of governors in defining and implementing… 
INSET: Promoting SMSC across the School Curriculum“Thank you so much for the SMSC course, I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed it , how insightful it was and useful. I am going to be able…
Multi-Academy Trust Board Governance ReviewJMC can conduct External Multi-Academy Trust Governance Reviews The multi-academy trust review of governance will consider the core strategic functions as laid down by the DfE: The National Governance Association… |
I found the insight, experience and knowledge very helpful indeed… dynamic and practical leadership training … Thoroughly worthwhile.
Nicola Nicholl, Head of Middle School and Head of Science, Westminster School