Aspirant Principals

Webinar Series

This webinar series has purposefully been designed for leaders who have busy schedules and find it hard to stop and engage in leadership learning.

Overview

I have been a teacher/principal for over 40 years, and along the way have gathered experiences, knowledge, understandings, practices and anecdotes. For some time, I have been eager to share these with aspiring principals to support their principalship journey. 

In this series of webinars, I share my experiences and understandings in a way that will support aspirant principals to realise that aspiration and establish a footing for a successful principalship. 

The Program

 

In 2021, I was awarded a Doctor of Education, conferred following the submission and assessment of my thesis: Leading large, P-12, autonomous, independent schools: An Australian case study. The study examined what is required for principals to be effective, and its findings have far-reaching implications for principal preparation. 

Aspirant principals who might have roles such as deputy principal, assistant principal, heads of sub-school and campus, directors of teaching & learning, curriculum, people & culture, wellbeing, boarding, and executive leaders in schools. 

So you want to be a principal – from ideation to success. In this series of webinars, I will discuss the challenges, complexity, opportunity and rewards of principalship by providing insights and reflections to help you turn your aspirations into reality. 

Webinar Themes

The bite-sized learnings are offered every three weeks by Zoom, making this program accessible. Each webinar will involve pre-and post-webinar activity. 

What are the skills, attributes, practices and strategies of a great Principal, and can they be cultivated? 

Formation of your leadership values & beliefs What shapes a principal? 

How does an aspirant create a pathway to becoming a Principal? 

How can you learn to be a principal? 

How to build your business acumen skills & the skills demanded of a CEO. 

What professional preparation is required to apply for a role? 

What does the job entail? 

What are the biggest challenges in the role of a principal that requires awareness before considering the role? 

Is it an oxy moron? 

Personal organisation and time management, inc. ‘zero inbox’. 

How do you manage the sheer work-load? 

You’ve seen the advertisement, and you want to apply. 

How do you raise a high-quality application? 

Navigating past the gatekeepers.

Webinar Timeline 

Six (6) ninety-minute webinars. 

Every three weeks on a Thursday at 4:30 pm, commencing Thursday 24 August. 

Webinar Cost 

Cost: $495 + GST per person for the six webinars. 

Contact me if you wish to discuss the series or receive a registration form. 

Exclusive Offer 

Receive membership to my Invitation-only 5AM Club. 

Receive a copy of my book, ‘So you want to be a principal.’