Student Leadership

Waterhead Academy is a community in which students are fully integrated in student leadership roles that support the work of the Academy and the wider community, whilst at the same time developing their leadership skills and preparing them for the next stage of their education, training or employment.

Students will develop leadership skills through a variety of opportunities which impact positively within school on teaching, learning and well-being for both students and staff, as well contributing to our local community.

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Student Leadership

Waterhead Academy is a community in which students are fully integrated in student leadership roles that support the work of the Academy and the wider community.

Students will develop leadership skills through a variety of opportunities which impact positively within school on teaching, learning and well-being for both students and staff, as well contributing to our local community.

Student Leadership Opportunities

Year 7-11 Leadership Teams

Members of the appointed student leadership teams apply through completing an application form and undertaking a formal interview process. Successful applicants must demonstrate exemplary behaviour and model the Academy core values to their peers.  Student leaders undergo leadership training, support at key events and have additional school duties. Head’s of Year and appointed subject members of staff oversee their respective year group Leadership and Ambassador teams.

House Captains

House captains are required to play an integral role in the organisation and officiating of competitions, they must demonstrate leadership qualities through recruiting students from their respective houses to participate in events as well as being a role model to their fellow peers through modelling the Academy core values.

Subject Ambassadors

Subject Ambassadors are students who show a flair, apparent 'natural ability' and/or commitment to a particular subject in school. They are those who are likely to read around the subject and find opportunities to learn about elements of the subject independently. As a subject ambassador you will also contribute to your appointed department through participating in activities such as open evenings, transition days, student voice and interview panels.

Proud Ambassadors

Proud Ambassadors play an integral role in promoting and celebrating diversity within our Academy. The Proud Ambassadors meet on a regular a basis to plan and implement a range of initiatives to promote and celebrate diversity within our Academy.

Well-Being Ambassadors

Our Wellbeing Ambassadors work towards promoting positive health and wellbeing with students and staff throughout the Academy. They undertake regular training and support with planning and implementing the Academy Health and Well-Being strategy.

Eco School Ambassadors

Our Eco committee meet regularly to discuss environmental issues and actions. Our focus is on developing a growing understanding of litter, energy, waste, water, environment and healthy living.

Sports Leaders

These students will be selected by the PE department based on effort, participation and commitment to sport. Sports Leaders will assist members of the PE team through a range of ways including notifying their peers of sports fixtures, organising and officiating house competitions, leading warm ups and cool downs during lessons as well as the promotion of enrichment opportunities available to students within the PE department.

Arts Council Ambassadors

Our Arts Council will play an integral role in planning and facilitating a range of Performing Arts initiatives at the Academy. The Arts Council will showcase their work through assisting with planning and implementing Academy shows, performing in assemblies and participating in a range of community initiatives.