Being clear about your career pathway

When this is EXTENDING the leader is clear about a range of opportunities at local, national and international level. Has professional portfolio and long term plan with flexible pathways to meet a range of possible career pathways.

When this is ESTABLISHED the leader is clear about a range of opportunities at both local and national level and has identified a range of possible moves. Has targets and milestones in place to facilitate this move.

When this is DEVELOPING the leader is clear about opportunities available at local level and has identified next promotional move - has targets in place to support this move.

When this is BASIC the leader has identified next steps linked to current job role, and set annual PM targets through professional dialogue with line manager/ PM reviewer

Tools, questionnaires and resources

Value Added you - You should always aim to increase your value and employability by developing up-to-date skills, experiences and qualifications. This will not only aid your future prospects, but will also create benefits for your present employer - this document shows you how.

How to manage your career - Your career should be a source of personal fulfilment. This guide will help to identify and satisfy your career needs.

How to impress at an interview - this article aims to help you make the very best impression at an interview and give you some pointers to help you assess a job as a suitable career opportunity.

How to improve your interview technique - this article will give you some general advice on how to prepare for and conduct yourself in job interviews.

Useful Reading

“One of the key revelations over the last ten years is that school leadership is not just an HR issue – it is a strategic issue”

(McKinsey and Company, 2010)