Empowering Educators Through Coaching: Practical Strategies for Meaningful Professional Growth and Impactful Self-Evaluation
Tuesday 17 June - 10:00
Sue is the Headteacher at John Taylor Free School. She has worked in education for the last 30 years with experience of a wide range of schools and different settings.
Her extensive leadership experience spans 3 highly successful Multi-Academy Trusts based in the East/West Midlands. She has established a Teaching School Alliance and School Centre for Initial Teacher Training and understands the importance of professional learning for teachers and leaders.
Her leadership specialisms include the use of coaching cultures to support both wellbeing and enhanced performance as a teacher and leader. Sue has worked extensively on the National Professional Qualifications, facilitating and coaching at all levels, including the NPQEL. She is a genuine advocate for developing people as the key driver for school improvement.
Integrating coaching into professional reviews and appraisals
Aligning coaching methodologies with school self-evaluation and strategic objectives
Fostering a reflective and empowered teaching workforce
Utilising coaching to build a culture of trust, growth, and accountability
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