Leadership in Technical Support
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
Closing Date for applications: 31st May 2024
Booking for this course is no longer possible as the closing date has passed.
alan.purves@sserc.scot
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
Overnight accommodation between day 1 and 2 can be provided on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis at a local hotel. Please refer to the cost tab for the residential course fees.
The course will be held at SSERC in Dunfermline, and online via MS Teams.
Our SSERC buildings are at 2 Pitreavie Court, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU. SSERC is a short (5-10 minutes) walk from Rosyth railway station and close to the end of the A823(M) spur off Junction 2 of the M90 motorway. Car journey times (approximately): Edinburgh – 30 min; Glasgow – 60 min; Aberdeen – 2.5 hours; Inverness – 3 hours.
