SSAT is the leading national provider of training and development for school leaders at all stages. It works with schools to allow teachers to learn from their peers, measure improvements and celebrate each other's achievements.

The scheme is open to any teacher who is in their first four years in the profession and it is aimed at equipping them to become the next generation of middle management and senior leaders. 

The course is completed over a year and offers mentoring from renowned principals, access to conferences, training and networking and, on completion, delegates qualify as SSAT Leadership Fellows.

Camilla said ‘I was thrilled to be asked to apply for the Leadership Legacy project and it is wonderful that Brooke Weston Academy has identified in me the ability to be a successful leader. It is an amazing opportunity and one that will help my career progression. I am in my fourth year of teaching and I love it. I’ve always enjoyed working with children and being a drama teacher means that my lessons aren’t solely based on writing. I love working with my students and watching them progress and grow more confident in my lessons.

‘As well as attending networking events and mentoring workshops I will also have to complete a project that is personal to my educational journey. I would really like to do something related to literacy with children that is wider than schools and helps within the community. I am very interested in how students learn and giving them the ability and skills to not be so stringent in their lessons will help them develop for themselves. I am fortunate to work with some brilliant leaders at Brooke Weston Academy but understanding what makes outstanding leaders outside of the Trust is going to be a fantastic experience for me.’

Principal Mr Peter Kirkbride said ‘As an academy we are extremely proud that one of our members of staff has been selected for the opportunity to be a future leader. Camilla will be able to network with the best people in the profession and receive intense personal coaching and training. She is an extremely talented and energetic member of staff who has potential to be a great middle or senior leader in the future.’