Preparing for promotion

You have already served the profession well and are keen to seek further promotion

ASCL MAPS offers an established and objective consultancy process to enable members of the leadership team to prepare themselves for promotion.

It is available to all who are seeking leadership team appointments at all levels.

Questions

• What should be considered in planning the next step?
• How should I present myself?
• How can my experience and skills be set out appropriately?
• What are governing bodies looking for?
• Where are the pitfalls?
• What is the secret of successful interviews?
• How about trying a mock interview?
• What selection processes are currently in fashion?

Our approach

• It is arranged to suit personal needs and is entirely confidential
• All our consultants are experienced practitioners
• It is open to members and non-members alike
• It is adjusted to your professional context

Cost
The fee is charged at £120 +VAT per hour plus travelling expenses for the consultant where appropriate.

Members may consider utilising bursary funds, if applicable, for this professional development activity.

Client feedback

South East
Honest, encouraging, efficient. Very able practitioner. Wealth of previous experience. Very successful: got the job!

Midlands
Consultant was excellent at understanding exactly how I am placed, my feelings and the reasons for them. Friendly, supportive, purposeful in every way.

North West
Clear understanding of my needs. Good conversationalist, easy to talk to. Good all round skills. Certainly helpful.

London
Highly professional approach, well focused advice based on sound knowledge and understanding of selection procedures. Useful and manageable outcomes with practical application.

London
Excellent. (Consultant) identified key areas to focus on – active listening affirming skills, knowledge. Clear about the expected outcomes, enabling me to reflect on experiences, identify the next steps. Gave the perspective from governor’s point of view. Development of interviewing skills. I have clear advice about what I need to do and how I can improve my CV and develop my statement.

About ASCL
ASCL is the professional association representing leaders of secondary schools and colleges in the United Kingdom. As part of its activities, it provides a consultancy service to schools and colleges over a wide range of professional matters.

Further information
More details can be obtained without obligation by emailing consultancy@ascl.org.uk or contact the MAPS office on 0116 299 1122.