School to School Support
Lead Teachers & Specialist Leaders in Education (SLEs)
Our Lead Teachers and Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs) are exemplary middle and senior leaders with a proven track record of driving school improvement. They possess the pedagogical expertise and strategic vision necessary to mentor individuals and empower teams across diverse educational settings.
By bridging the gap between theory and practice, our specialists focus on two core pillars: developing leadership capacity and refining classroom excellence. We provide bespoke consultancy that respects your unique school context, ensuring that high-level skills are transferred sustainably to your own staff.
Our Approach to Development
We offer flexible, high-impact support tailored to your school's specific needs, including:
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One-to-One Mentoring: Personalized coaching for subject leads and senior staff.
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Group Facilitation: Collaborative workshops and departmental reviews.
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Strategic Planning: Assisting leaders in implementing robust frameworks for improvement.
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Practice-Based Modeling: Demonstrating "outstanding" classroom practice and intervention.
Specialisms & Areas of Expertise
Our recruited team covers a comprehensive range of Key Stages (1–5) and specialised educational sectors:
- KS 1/2/3/4/5 English
- KS 1/2/3/4/5 Maths
- KS 1/2/3/4/5 Science
- MFL
- HPA
- Humanities
- PE
- Performing Arts
- Music
- SEND
- Early Career Framework Training
- NPQs
- EYFS
- Phonics
- Wellbeing
- Equality & Diversity
- Behaviour/Attendance
- Art & DT
Commissioning Support
The BEST Education Services and School Improvement Team manages the recruitment, training, and deployment of our specialists across Central Bedfordshire and the surrounding regions.
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Daily Rate: £350
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Minimum Booking: Half-day allocation
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Contact: To discuss your requirements or commission a specialist, please contact Alison Wilshaw on AWilshaw@bestacademies.org.uk