Empowering school leadership teams to thrive, lead strategically, and prepare confidently for inspection.
JMC Education offers bespoke coaching for school leadership teams, designed to build resilience, sharpen strategic thinking, and support inspection readiness under the 2025 Ofsted framework.
Whether you’re a headteacher, deputy, or part of a wider SLT, our coaching helps you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
“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
Coaching for Inspection Readiness
Our coaching is aligned with the latest Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and supports leaders in:
- Understanding the new 5-point grading scale and report card format
- Leading on inclusion, safeguarding, and curriculum depth
- Preparing for the optional nominee role
- Strengthening leadership conversations with inspectors
- Aligning school improvement plans with inspection expectations
Tailored Coaching Packages
We offer flexible coaching options for:
- New Leaders – support for those in their first 3 years of headship or SLT roles
- Middle Leaders – preparing for senior leadership responsibilities
- Executive Leaders – managing multiple schools or MATs
All coaching is personalised to your goals, school context, and leadership style.
“JMC’s advice is considered invaluable in all aspects of school leadership”
Primary Headteacher, HMC School
What Coaching Covers
- Strategic leadership and decision-making
- Emotional resilience and wellbeing
- Leading through change and challenge
- Building high-performing teams
- Reflective practice and leadership clarity
Book a Free Discovery Call
Let’s explore how coaching can support your leadership journey and inspection readiness.
📧 Email us at enquiries@jmcinset.com
School Leadership Team Coaching |
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… 
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: 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… 
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… 
INSET: Leading Personal Development and Wellbeing🌟 INSET: Leading Personal Development and Wellbeing – Strategic Pastoral Leadership for Impact In both the Ofsted 2025 framework and the ISI inspection standards, pupil wellbeing and personal development are… 
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… 
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: 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… 
Middle leaders coaching : Exceptional Departmental LeadershipLeading the Teaching and Learning in your subject area, key stage or department. Middle leaders are the engine room of any school. They need to be able to lead a… 
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 To grade… 
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… 
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… 
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… 
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 &… 
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… 
INSET: Actively Promoting Wellbeing of our PupilsWith ISI now inspecting against the Independent Schools Standards through the lens of pupil wellbeing , it is the perfect time to consider your whole school approach to promoting wellbeing…. 
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… 
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: 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… 
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… 
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… 
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… 
Single Academy Trust & 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… 
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… 
Multi-Academy Trust Board External Review of Governance (ERG)JMC has a breadth of experience conducting External Reviews Of Governance ( ERG) for Multi-Academy Trusts “The strategic insights from the ERG have helped leaders including Executive Leaders, Senior Leaders,… 
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. 
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… 
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… 
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,… 
SLT Coaching : Towards Exceptional 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: 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: 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… 
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… 
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…
CEO or 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… 
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 : 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… 
INSET : Achieving an Ofsted Strong Curriculum & Teaching“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 Do you… 
CPD Workshop: Strategic Leadership of SEND ProvisionThis course supports school leaders and staff with responsibility for SEND provision to reflect on their strategic role in improving outcomes for pupils with SEND. It aligns with the latest… 
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… 
INSET: Governor and Trustee trainingThe governor training session was excellent—focused, relevant, and tailored to the ISI framework. We now feel much more confident in our oversight and strategic role. Chair of Governors, Independent Prep… 
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… 
INSET: Exceptional Pastoral Leadership for Heads of Year🌟 INSET: Exceptional Pastoral Leadership – Empowering Heads of Year for Impact In the context of Ofsted’s 2025 framework, pastoral leadership is no longer viewed as a supportive function—it is… 
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… 
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… 
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… 
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: 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… 
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… 
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,… 
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: 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… 
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… |
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
📧 Email us at enquiries@jmcinset.com