ASE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event’s 3 days and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day, kindly sponsored by Philip Harris, and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday.

Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!

12:15 GMT

Developing leadership skills in secondary science

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Pope A1

Many secondary science leaders have progressed quickly into middle leadership, or into other roles of responsibility within science. This role brings many challenges not encountered as an effective classroom practitioner but this transition often happens with little or no support on leading teams and managing change specifically in science.

This session is designed to support new and aspiring secondary science leaders in developing a range of skills needed to be an effective science leader. Strategies and tips will be shared to help to build teams and to lead change effectively, including both quick tips and longer-term strategies to embed.

This session will also consider how science leaders can evaluate their leadership quickly and effectively to support prioritising and action planning. The final part of the session will focus specifically on managing workload, with the opportunity to ask questions and share good practice.

Intended outcomes:

•consider the various aspects of science leadership and self-evaluate in key areas
•plan strategies to lead teams and bring about successful change using key research principles
•Identify ways to reduce and manage workload, sharing practice with peers

Speakers

Tracey Baxter

Educational Consultant, Tracey Baxter Consultancy Services

Tracey is an Independent Science Consultant with extensive experience in supporting secondary schools, with a focus on leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum development and assessment in science.She is an accredited Senior Professional Development Leader with STEM Learning... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope A1

11-19

Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 14-16, Global, Teacher Developers, 11-14
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