Strong leadership is the foundation of our success

Led by our passionate Principal, Steve Wash, we believe that leadership and professional development are integral to the daily fabric of our school improvement strategy, ensuring that our vision for excellence is fully realised.

We also have an experienced senior leadership team, supported by a dedicated Board of Governors who are encouraged to provide constructive challenge and robust support to school leaders.

We believe this collaborative approach ensures our decisions are ambitious, well-informed and always in the best interests of our learners.

Our Leadership Pipeline

To foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, we invest in the Falcons Learning Leadership Pipeline - a formalised, evidence-informed programme aligned with national leadership standards and Ofsted's expectations for outstanding provision.

A structured mentoring programme, delivered across six developmental stages over the academic year
Regular opportunities for staff to take on meaningful leadership roles and school-wide initiatives
Alignment with our Performance and Development Review (PDR) system to ensure professional development is targeted, measurable, and impactful
A leadership portfolio for each participant to track growth, impact, and readiness for progression

Always Improving & Impactful

To ensure that our leadership and management remain highly effective and outward facing, we have put systems in place to adapt, improve and share best practice.

Staff at all levels are empowered to lead change that secures the best possible outcomes, both for our learners and for themselves.

Leadership at Falcons Learning is characterised by:

Consistent growth over time, with aspiring leaders progressing into more senior responsibilities while maintaining our ethos and driving improvement
A track record of internal talent development, reducing reliance on external recruitment and enhancing continuity in leadership practice
The development of leaders who understand their role in shaping curriculum intent, implementation, and impact
A focus on sustainable leadership, where individuals are supported to grow with confidence, clarity, and care

What does this mean for our school?

We do not believe that leadership is a destination. We think of it as a journey of growth, stewardship and positive influence.

Our Leadership Pipeline ensures this journey is accessible, supported and aligned with our mission to provide exceptional education for every learner.

Our commitment to leadership development ensures: