For many teachers, the first few years after qualifying are about getting to grips with learning effective teaching methods, carrying out assessments and keeping a good work life balance but after gaining a few years teaching experience some teachers begin to look at career progression and whether they want to stay as a classroom teacher or whether they have ambitions to be a lead teacher, deputy head or a head teacher.
Gaining promotion may not be possible in the school where you are currently employed as it will depend on whether there is a vacancy however should a promotion opportunity exist in your school it is a good idea to let the senior team know your intention to apply and ask how you could improve your chances of getting the job such as gaining additional qualifications or taking on extra responsibilities in the school. If the school is trying to win awards or get accreditation from a body it may be that you could volunteer to lead in this aspect showing your willingness to take on responsibility.
Should you need to consider moving to another school in order to achieve promotion the application process can be time consuming but should also be seen as an exciting way to pursue a new challenge.