Developing women in school leadership
Remarkable Women is a leadership development programme for aspiring and early-career headteachers in Teach First partner schools.
Built on over 20 years of Teach First’s experience in developing school leaders, the programme supports women as they take the next step towards headship.
Running from January 2026 - June 2026, it combines in-depth workshops, peer coaching and practical school-based work to help participants grow as confident, purposeful leaders who can drive meaningful change.
Places are limited and applications/nominations are now open.
How the Remarkable Women programme works
What the programme offers
Remarkable Women equips you to take on the unique challenges of headship in schools facing the greatest disadvantage.
Bringing women leaders together, you will reflect, grow and support each other – helping you lead more effectively and with greater fulfilment.
How it works
The programme includes:
- Three full-day workshops: Immersive sessions to develop your leadership, with the first held in person in London and the remaining two delivered online.
- Three fireside chats: Inspiring conversations with experienced leaders (dates tbc - online)
- Fieldwork: Apply your learning in your school
- Peer coaching circles: Small-group sessions for sharing and support
- End of programme celebration: in person
Eligibilty
The programme is open to women working in Teach First partner schools who:
- Is an aspiring headteacher, aiming to step into the role within 12 months
- Is a new headteacher, in your first year in post
- Has a strong drive to learn, grow and lead
Our goal is to build a cohort that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strongly encourage nominations from women who are underrepresented in school leadership – including women who are disabled, from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ (including non-binary), or from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
The difference with Remarkable Women is that you are surrounded by inspiring women battling that internal struggle of, how far can I go in my professional career without compromising my own personal goals as a woman?