At Delta Academies Trust, we are committed to developing leadership expertise both within our trust and across the education sector.

Our Aim

· To develop future leaders and build capacity across schools.

· To ensure that every participant gains new knowledge and key skills, making both individuals and the wider Trust stronger.

Delta Leadership Pathways

We offer four levels of internal leadership development, combining practical experience, mentoring, and structured learning:

Level 1 – Middle Leaders

· One-day placement at another Delta Academy focussed on an area of interest

· Participation in 3 Delta Expert Knowledge Sessions

· One-to-one mentoring session with an experienced leader around leadership development

· Completion of Delta Managing Capability training (half day)

Level 2 – Senior Leaders

· One-day shadowing placement at another Delta Academy aligned to area of interest

· One immersion day in the summer term

· Participation in 3 Delta Expert Knowledge Sessions

· Organise an experience day for a Level 1 delegate or provide virtual leadership support to those on the Level 1 pathway or facilitate a Level 1 Expert knowledge course

· Completion of the Delta Investigation training (full day) or Hearing training (half day)

Level 3 – Principals

· Two experience days with existing Principals at other Delta Academies.

· Participation in 3 Delta Expert Knowledge Sessions

· Act as facilitator on the Expert Knowledge L2 course

· Completion of the Delta Investigation training (full day) or Hearing training (half day)

· Opportunity to spend a day with an executive team member in external settings

· Presentation to ELT/Board on leadership development

Level 4 – Executive Principals

· Act as a facilitator on the Expert Knowledge L3 course

· Shadowing executive leaders in multiple settings, including beyond Delta

· Attendance at committee meetings with ELT throughout the year

· Plan an immersion date for Level 2 delegates / plan and deliver experience days for levels 3 delegates

· One-to-one session with CEO focussed on leadership development

· External experience in other highly successful Trusts

· Presentation to ELT/Board on leadership development

· Undertake training on Corporate Governance

· Present externally on behalf of Delta Academies Trust