2020 has been a year like no other. COVID19 has brought unparalleled challenges and continues to test our resilience in unpredictable ways. Schools and the teachers and leaders that make them extraordinary places have never been more valued, or needed. Throughout this difficult period we’ve been working to support schools, multi-academy trusts […]
Dr. Rose Blackman-Hegan – Propelo Senior Associate Rose is a successful school leader and leadership development specialist - as National Head of Programmes with Ambition School Leadership, Rose oversaw the design and delivery of leadership programmes nationwide. I was recently asked about my mentor in school when I was completing my teacher training. […]
Experienced, quality-assured interim leadership – when schools need it The Propelo team has over ten years’ experience in providing interim headteachers. Over that time, we’ve deployed leaders into a wide range of schools, academies and multi academy trusts. The Propelo interim headteacher network includes all specialisms and levels – primary, secondary & special, plus […]
How Propelo are working with local authorities and special schools Propelo associates are working nationally to support local authorities and special schools with improvement and leadership. We are providing hands-on expertise to LA SEND teams to boost capacity and improve their response to SEND inspection outcomes and preparation. This year we have provided project managers, […]
Dr. Rose Blackman-Hegan – Propelo Senior Associate Rose is a successful school leader and leadership development specialist - as National Head of Programmes with Ambition School Leadership, Rose oversaw the design and delivery of leadership programmes nationwide. Since leaving headship I have undertaken a number of different roles. One I had not anticipated or planned […]
Dr. Rose Blackman-Hegan – Propelo Senior Associate Rose is a successful school leader and leadership development specialist - as National Head of Programmes with Ambition School Leadership, Rose oversaw the design and delivery of leadership programmes nationwide. Having worked in schools or educational charities for over 25 years I am often asked my […]
Corrina O’Beirne, Propelo Director, shares her reflections on a key challenge for academy trusts of all shapes and sizes: how to develop aspirant leaders? Education leadership recruitment is incredibly competitive. Top candidates are in high demand and have more choice than ever before. Forward thinking MATs recognise that their future success often hinges […]
Dr. Rose Blackman-Hegan – Propelo Senior Associate Rose is a successful school leader and leadership development specialist - as National Head of Programmes with Ambition School Leadership, Rose oversaw the design and delivery of leadership programmes nationwide. At this time of year in the educational calendar, teachers across the country are […]
The rapid growth of Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) has required Propelo to transform how we deliver resourcing services. Unique pressures – faced by MATs as they emerge and expand – mean that a different type of support is needed, particularly when compared to what might be required in a stand-alone school. The pace, scale and stakeholder […]
