Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Educational Leadership and Management (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: ATHE
• Credit Value: 40
• Guided Learning Hours(GLH): 160
• Total Qualification Time(TQT): 400
• Qualification Level: 7
• Qualification Number: 603/7552/8

• Acquire advanced leadership techniques, enabling them to manage teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement in educational settings.
• Create and execute strategic plans that drive institutional growth, enhance teaching quality, and improve student outcomes.
• Understand how to implement evidence-based practices to elevate the quality of teaching and learning within their institutions.
• Lead successful change initiatives, navigating complex challenges and resistance while maintaining a focus on student success.
• Develop the skills to build, manage, and inspire teams of educators and staff, promoting collaboration and professional development.
• Assess and apply contemporary leadership and management theories to real-world educational environments.

This Level 7 Certificate is intended for those seeking to enhance their strategic and leadership skills within an educational setting.

• Headteachers
• Principals
• Heads of schools
• Education managers
• Educational leaders
• Educational consultants
• Educational specialists
• Education support staff
• Aspiring educators

This Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Educational Leadership and Management paves the way for exciting career advancements in the education sector, particularly in leadership and management roles. With this qualification, you’ll be well-prepared to step into senior positions such as Headteacher, Principal, or Director of Teaching and Learning, where you’ll be tasked with enhancing the overall quality and performance of educational institutions. Additionally, the skills developed through this course will set you up for success in roles like Quality Assurance Manager, helping to maintain and elevate educational standards across schools and colleges.

Here are some career prospects you can explore, along with the average UK salary per annum (approximately) according to Glassdoor.

• Principal – £120,000
• Head of School – £78,000
• Headteacher – £78,000
• Education Manager – £48,000
• Education Specialist – £46,000
• Education Consultant – £42,000
• Educational Leader – £40,000

• Learners must be aged 21 and above.
• A first degree or equivalent, with a teaching qualification or other forms of training and development in education.
• Have an appropriate standard of English, Maths and IT to enable to access relevant resources, complete the unit assignments and to meet the requirements for entry into the teaching profession. This will typically be at GCSE at Grade C and above or Grade 4 and above or equivalent.
• Other equivalent international qualifications.
• You must be an experienced education professional, undertaking leadership and/or managerial positions in an educational setting.

If English is not your first language, the following standards are recommended:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49.

• This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 4-6 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months.
• The ATHE Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Educational Leadership and Management requires approximately 160 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials.

This assessment process includes a combination of written assignments and workplace assessments. Importantly, this course doesn’t have exams. Here’s an overview of how you will be assessed throughout the course:

• Written Assignments: You will complete written assignments which will be carefully reviewed and evaluated by an assessor. These assignments will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the course theory. You can achieve a Pass for each unit based on the quality of the work submitted. If you do not meet all Learning Outcomes at Pass standard, you will be given a Fail for the unit.
• Internal Marking and Feedback: All completed assignments are marked internally within South London College. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor, which will support your learning and improvement.
• Workplace Assessments: You will undergo observation of actual practice within an educational setting. This practical evaluation ensures that you can implement theoretical concepts into your daily professional practice effectively. You are required to produce associated feedback from peer observation.
• Journal Records: You will maintain a journal or diary and keep a record of professional discussions and a record of oral and written questioning.
• Assessor Support: You will have comprehensive access to support from assessors via various channels including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats.

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Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway:

• ATHE Level 7 Diploma / Extended Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management
•  Master’s Degree in Education
•  A general management qualification such as an MBA

Alternative Progression Pathway;

•  Coaching and Mentoring qualification

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RQF

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. The RQF ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. The framework consists of nine levels, from Entry Level to Level 8, with each level indicating the complexity and depth of learning. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved by an awarding body that is acknowledged by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies.