The SSERC Leadership in Technical Support programme is a professional learning (PL) programme completed over a full academic year. The programme provides leadership opportunities to support career progression and the development of leadership skills that can be used within the centre. Over the course of the programme, participants will receive input across several areas including leadership theory and practice, equality, diversity and inclusion and health, safety and wellbeing. Participants will also complete an extended project on an area of interest relevant to them and their centre and present their findings at a showcase event at the end of the programme.
The Leadership in Technical Support programme is open to all technicians in Scotland, but would be of particular benefit for those aspiring to a leadership role or those who wish to refresh their leadership skills.

Course Dates:
28th August 2025 (online)
9th September 2025 (online)
23rd September 2025 (online)
3rd-4th November 2025 (SSERC)
18th November 2025 (online)
2nd December 2025 (online)
27th January 2026 (online)
26th February 2026 (SSERC)
16th June 2026 (SSERC - Final Presentations)

Closing Date : 6th June 2025

 

Join us on Thursday 27th March at 4:30pm for a half hour Teams information session.

Email alan.purves@sserc.scot for a link to the session.

 

Course Leader

alastair.macgregor@sserc.scot

Accommodation

At the residential part of the course in November, overnight accommodation will be provided between day 1 and day 2 of the course at a local hotel. 

Cost

£330

The aims of this course are :

1, Develop a strategic and forward-thinking approach to facilitate, initiate and lead change for the technical support team within an educational organisation
2, Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures that can enhance the effectiveness of the technical service.
3, Extend the use of critical enquiry and reflection skills to evaluate and strengthen the impact of practices on self and others.
4, Enhance interpersonal and personal skills, confidence and resilience to strategically lead change.
5, Develop skills that support and empower colleagues for the benefit of all involved.
6, Develop support networks for own personal and professional development.
7, Share and exchange information about current trends and changes affecting the technical support service