Connect with experienced school leaders, gain practical support, and develop your leadership skills through the NAHT Mentoring Scheme.
Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time, navigating a new role, or looking to support the next generation of leaders, NAHT's mentoring platform helps you build meaningful professional relationships and learn from one another.
Free for NAHT members
The mentoring scheme is included as part of your NAHT membership, giving you access to a supportive network of school leaders at every stage of your career.
Who is the mentoring scheme for?
- New and aspiring school leaders
- Head teachers and senior leaders taking on new responsibilities
- Leaders seeking support with career development or specific challenges
- Experienced leaders who want to share their expertise and support others
- Leaders looking to build networks, confidence and professional connections
How it works
- Register on the mentoring platform.
- Create your mentor or mentee profile.
- Search for and connect with suitable matches.
- Arrange mentoring sessions at a time that works for you.
- Set goals and track your development together.
Become a mentor or mentee today
| As a mentee, you will: |
As a mentor, you will: |
| Identify your strengths, weaknesses, and the best way to use these in your career as a leader |
Develop your coaching and mentoring skills, which can contribute towards your continuing professional development (CPD) plan |
| Develop knowledge of discipline-related and non-technical skills, which could contribute towards your continuing professional development (CPD) plan |
Pass on your experience as an employer or employee |
| Access support, professional development, guidance, and networking opportunities |
Gain a new perspective on your professional and personal experiences |
| Overcome challenges with the support of a mentor who has been through the same experiences |
Build your professional network and industry knowledge |
Become a mentor or mentee today
This is an online only platform, so please report any issues to mentoring@naht.org.uk
The NAHT Mentoring platform has been designed in association with PLD mentoring