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Course Description

This course supports school leaders to lead with empathy, prioritise staff wellbeing, and model sustainable leadership behaviours. Aligned with the Australian Professional Standard for Principals – Professional Practice: Developing Self and Others, it helps leaders to reflect on their practice, assess wellbeing needs, and implement practical, school-wide strategies that foster a positive and supportive staff culture.



Audience

School Leaders


Teaching Standards

6.3.4 Lead Level - Engage in professional learning - Engage with colleagues and improve practice:  Implement professional dialogue within the school or professional learning network(s) that is informed by feedback, analysis of current research and practice to improve the educational outcomes of students.

7.4.4 Lead Level - Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community - Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities:  Take a leadership role in professional and community networks and support the involvement of colleagues in external learning opportunities.



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – Why Wellbeing Matters in Leadership

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says: A Snapshot of Wellbeing in Education

    • The Ripple Effect – Why Wellbeing Matters for Students Too

    • Leadership and the Moral Imperative for Wellbeing

    • Signs to Watch – What Wellbeing Fatigue Looks Like

    • Resource - Leadership Practice to Trial – 5-Minute Wellbeing Pulse Check

    • Reflection Activity

  • 3

    Module 2 – Aligning Wellbeing with the Principal Standard

    • Introduction

    • Wellbeing Is Embedded in the Principal Standard

    • Professional Practice – Developing Self and Others

    • Mapping Wellbeing to the Five Professional Practices

    • Reflection Question

    • Leadership Self-Audit: Examples to Support Your Reflection

    • Resource - Wellbeing in the Leadership Profile – Planning Tool

    • Research Insight – Wellbeing as an Indicator of Effective Leadership
  • 4

    Module 3 – Leading Well – Understanding Your Wellbeing Risks and Proactive Practices

    • Introduction

    • The Hidden Pressure of Leadership

    • What the Research Says About Leader Wellbeing

    • Protective Practices for Sustainable Leadership

    • Legal Context: Wellbeing is a Workplace Obligation

    • 10 Practical Strategies for Leading Sustainably

    • Video: Six Steps to Improve Staff Wellbeing

    • Reflection Question

    • Resource – Leadership Sustainability Plan Template
  • 5

    Module 4 – Leading a Culture of Collective Wellbeing

    • Introduction

    • Why Collective Wellbeing Matters

    • The Reality for Teachers Today: Why Collective Wellbeing is Urgent

    • The Building Blocks of Collective Wellbeing

    • What This Means for Leadership

    • Practical Strategies for Building Staff Wellbeing (By Leadership Action)

    • Practical Strategies for Building Staff Wellbeing (By Leadership Action)

    • Practical Strategies for Building Staff Wellbeing (By Leadership Action)

    • Beyond the Basics: Five Powerful Ways Leaders Can Deepen Staff Wellbeing

    • Resource: Staff Wellbeing Action Plan Template

    • Reflection Question

    • Wellbeing Win: Start the Week with Thanks
  • 6

    Module 5 – Modelling Sustainable Leadership

    • Introduction

    • Why It Matters

    • Scenario-Based Activity – “In the Moment” Leadership

    • Case Studies – Leadership That Models Wellbeing

    • Case Study 2: Karim – Deputy Principal in a Metropolitan Primary School

    • Resource – Sustainable Leadership Visibility Plan

    • Final Reflection

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List
  • 7

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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