As a mid-level manager in international education, you are an important link between vision and delivery. You support diverse global teams, navigate constant change, and help drive results, often without formal leadership training.
Developed by Lead5050, Scale Up Your Leadership is a six-month, CPD-accredited programme that helps you strengthen the leadership skills that matter most: communication, confidence, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making. By the end of the programme, you will be able to deliver measurable results that not only align with your organisation’s goals but also improve student outcomes.
£995
23rd September, 2025
6 months | Time: 3:30 pm, GMT (times are subject to change)
Online, via a combination of self-paced study, peer-to-peer learning, and expert guidance.
Scale Up Your Leadership is a business leadership programme designed to help mid-level managers prepare for their next step - to grow in confidence and become an inclusive leader.
Through this programme, you will gain renewed clarity, practical tools you can use immediately, and a stronger sense of purpose in your role.
The training programme is specifically designed for mid-level managers working in international education, whether you are managing people, projects, or programmes.
Session 1 - Identify Your Vision: Define and embrace your leadership vision, aligning personal and organisational values to build confidence and resilience.
Session 2 - Mindset of Growth: Develop a continuous growth mindset through self-reflection, setting personal development goals, and learning from failures and successes.
Session 3 - Pitch Perfect Networking: Create a compelling elevator pitch, master networking skills, and build meaningful professional connections effectively and effortlessly.
Session 4 - Advance Your Emotional Intelligence: Enhance collaboration and empathy by developing emotional intelligence, building trust, and fostering supportive relationships within your team.
Session 5 - Communicate Effectively: Master clear, effective communication through understanding styles, active listening, and providing constructive feedback with clarity and impact.
Session 6 - Strive for Excellence: Foster high performance by setting and achieving high standards, managing accountability, and celebrating successes while learning from outcomes.
The programme is delivered online via Zoom. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your Zoom access link for the first session. Each month, you’ll join a live 60-minute session, which includes:
You’ll also receive structured assignments between sessions to help you apply your learning to your current role. Feedback is provided at each stage to support your progress throughout the six-month programme.
The programme runs over six months with one session per month. Each session lasts 60 minutes. Dates for the September 2025 cohort are:
Session 1: 23 September 2025
Session 2: 21 October 2025
Session 3: 25 November 2025
Session 4: 16 December 2025
Session 5: 20 January 2026
Session 6: 17 February 2026
To ensure a consistent learning experience, we don’t allow late entry once the cohort begins. However, you can register early for the next intake.
Ella Tyler has spent over 20 years in international education helping organisations attract & retain staff through data, insights, training & expertise. Formerly owner and director of a successful UK school, Ella is now co-founder and COO of Lead5050 and Chair of the Gender Pay Gap Association. She is committed to driving the development of inclusive workplaces.
Leanne Linacre is an experienced business founder and leader within the international education industry, helping organisations improve gender equity and close the gender pay gap. As well as being co-founder and CEO of Lead5050 and LILA* College, Leanne is Chair of ALTO, and a coach and mentor to leaders across the international education industry.
