In a sector grappling with rapid change and increasing complexity, Flourishing Leaders offers a timely approach to leadership development. This suite of leadership development programmes is designed to support leaders at all levels, combining personal growth with strategic capability and placing equal emphasis on the inner development of the leader and their outward impact on school communities.
Rather than reinforcing conventional leadership models, the Flourishing Leaders programme invites participants to reimagine their roles as stewards of 'flourishing for all'. The programmes equip leaders with practical tools, peer insights and the intellectual framework to lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
In an age of uncertainty, Flourishing Leaders positions itself as a blueprint for sustainable, human-centred leadership in education.
The Avila Partnership is pleased to be delivering the Flourishing Headteachers course on behalf of the National Society for Education.
The Flourishing Headteacher programme is for aspiring or existing headteachers who are committed to leading their schools with hope, ambition and heart so that they themselves, their pupils, colleagues and the school community can flourish. It will equip leaders with the knowledge, capabilities and characteristics to balance the complexities of the role with purpose, strategic vision, courage and compassion for the long term impact. This programme offers space to step back, reflect deeply and reconnect with what truly matters, developing personally as a leader.
For those who are new to leadership – whatever their career stage. This course is for ‘middle leaders’ who are at the heart of school life – shaping curriculum, leading teaching, supporting pupil wellbeing and creating environments where both staff and pupils can truly flourish. This programme offers space to reflect deeply and reconnect with their own sense of purpose and the vision of the school to grow as someone who leads with compassion. It is for those ready to lead with intention and inspire flourishing in every classroom, team and learner they support.
Watch our Flourishing Leaders video for an overview of the programme