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Course Description

This course supports aspiring and early-career middle leaders to build confidence, clarity, and capability in their leadership role. Teachers will explore key areas such as team leadership, communication, wellbeing, and leading small-scale change — equipping them to lead with purpose, influence, and impact in any school setting.



Audience

For aspiring and new middle leaders 


Teaching Standards

7.4.2 Proficient Level - Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community - Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities:  Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice

6.2.2 Proficient Level - Engage in Professional Learning - Engage in professional learning and improve practice:  Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards
  • 2

    Module 1 – Understanding Middle Leadership in Schools

    • Introduction

    • What is Middle Leadership?

    • Sector Expectations of Middle Leaders

    • Balancing Teaching and Leadership

    • Three Common Middle Leadership Roles

    • Teacher Activity - Case Studies

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2 – Leadership Style and Personal Growth

    • Introduction

    • Transformational vs Instructional Leadership

    • Leading Without Formal Authority

    • Building Leadership Confidence and Presence

    • Teacher Activity - What is Your Leadership Style?

    • Exploring Leadership Identity and Imposter Syndrome

    • Leadership Language – Framing Your Communication

    • Teacher Activity - Defining Your Core Values as a Leader

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3 – Team Management and Staff Relationships

    • Introduction

    • Building Trust in Teams

    • Leading Inclusive and Purposeful Team Meetings

    • Delegating to Build Capacity

    • Reflection Question

    • Supporting Professional Growth

    • Preventing and Managing Team Conflict

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4 – Communication and Conflict

    • Introduction

    • The Power of Communication in Leadership

    • Navigating Difficult Conversations

    • Giving and Receiving Feedback

    • Handling Complaints and Concerns

    • Teacher Resource - Communication Toolkit

    • Teacher Activity - Case Studies

    • Reference List for Module 4
  • 6

    Module 5 – Student Wellbeing and Data-Informed Practice

    • Introduction

    • Wellbeing and the Role of the Middle Leader

    • Working with Wellbeing Teams and Support Structures

    • Using Data to Support Student Outcomes

    • Duty of Care and Mandatory Reporting

    • Wellbeing in Practice – Case Snapshots

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 5
  • 7

    Module 6 – Leading Change and School Improvement

    • Introduction

    • The Role of Middle Leaders in School Improvement

    • Designing a Small-Scale Initiative

    • Aligning with Strategic and System Goals

    • Leading People Through Change

    • Evaluating and Sustaining Impact

    • Reflection Question

    • Wrap-Up: Your Leadership Journey Starts Here

    • Reference List for Module 6
  • 8

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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