Future Leaders selction is a multi staged competency based process, which involves an assessment centre and lesson observation. We are proud of the quality of candidates recruited in previous years, and following in-depth evaluation of recruitment each year, the process is continuously improved.

We continue to use a competency based approach, looking for 13 competencies:

THINKING:

Analytical Thinking

Conceptual Thinking

Curiosity and Eagerness to Learn

BEING:

Self Awareness

Resilience and Emotional Maturity

Integrity

Personal Drive

LEADING:

Holding to Account

Developing Others

Inspiring Others

Impact and Influence

Relating to Others

Collaboration

Applications are made online, and candidates complete a 500 word essay which is scored against the above competencies, in addition to providing work history information and references.  New from this year's applications, candidates are asked to complete a series of online ability tests to assess their numerical, verbal and logical thinking.

Applicants who perform well at the online stage are invited to attend an assessment centre, comprising of a mix of challenging individual and group activities, also assessed against the competencies.

Successful candidates will then go through one final stage- the lesson observation, as we believe that it’s essential for their credibility that all Future Leaders are good or outstanding teachers.

If you have any questions about the selection process, please read our FAQs or e-mail:

info@acceleratetoheadship.org.uk

Applications for September 2010 start are now closed, to be kept informed of the next application round please email your details to info@acceleratetoheadship.org.uk or call 0203 116 0777.