红玫瑰社区 Senior Leadership development programme

Event Date

September 24, 2026

Event Cost

拢440 - full programme

Event Time

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Location

Robert Gordon's College

Schoolhill
Aberdeen
AB10 1FE

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Cancellation and refund policy

Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
Cancellations for residential courses must be advised 6 weeks prior to the event.

Event Description

The 红玫瑰社区 Senior Leadership Development Programme is designed to inspire and equip aspiring leaders in Scotland鈥檚 independent schools with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for senior roles. It supports the development of self-awareness, resilience and strategic leadership, while building understanding across key areas such as HR, finance, governance and safeguarding. The programme also provides space for reflection, collaboration and engagement with wider national policy and the Scottish education landscape. Full details can be found in the Programme brochure

24 September 鈥� Robert Gordon鈥檚 College, Aberdeen: Strengths & Behaviours for Leadership
Participants will complete an online strengths profile in advance, which will underpin the session鈥檚 focus on leadership behaviours, decision-making and fostering a positive leadership culture. The course will be introduced by Mrs C Smith, Head of Senior School.

4 November 鈥� Edinburgh Academy, Edinburgh: Developing Strong Relationships & Moving to Senior Leadership 鈥� Dr Jill Berry
Focus on effective leadership, including managing teams, handling conflict and building positive cultures. The session also covers preparation for senior leadership roles, including applications, interviews and transition into post.

14th January 2027 鈥� Hutcheson鈥檚 Grammar School, Glasgow: Leadership for Learning - Bruce Robertson, Author & CEO of Next Level Educational and Pastoral Leadership - Gillian Clarke, Depute Rector at Hutchesons鈥� Grammar, exploring resilience, wellbeing and effective pastoral leadership in a senior role.

12th March 2027 鈥� Fettes College, Edinburgh: Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Leadership - Sadia Hussain-Savuk, Deputy Director at IYS and Shumela Ahmed, Co-Founder and Managing Director of a growing social enterprise, Resilience Learning Partnership.

7th May 2027 - Morrison's Academy, Crieff: Finance for Senior Leadership with Robert Garnish, Morrison's and Employment Law advice with Ruth Gladwell, Higgs LLP Navigator Law.

June
Final oral presentations.

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School

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Once submitted a confirmation email will be sent to your email address. If you do not receive a confirmation please email info@scis.org.uk

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