You’ll be supported to build the foundational leadership skills and professional relationships necessary to thrive in your early years as a preschool leader. This comprehensive approach will equip you to drive continuous improvement initiatives that will ultimately benefit the young children in your care. The Preschool Leadership program is for early career preschool directors (2-5 years’ experience) or new leaders in school-based preschools. New preschool directors are eligible to join the New Site Leaders program.
I have found the Preschool Leadership program so beneficial in skill development, but also in meeting, spending time with and building relationships with other preschool directors.
Michelle Sibbons, Preschool Director, Ballara Park Kindergarten
Program overview
Learning outcomes
By the end of this program you’ll be able to:
- develop your self-awareness and emotional intelligence to lead with confidence, manage emotions effectively and focus on what matters most
- create a compelling vision for sustainable preschool improvement by inspiring others through empathy, storytelling, and building trust and commitment
- foster a safe feedback culture to strengthen relationships and build collective efficacy
- use coaching skills to guide colleagues in problem-solving and adapt your style to individual needs.
The program provides you with an opportunity to reflect on your leadership style and expand your skill set with new strategies. With support from your coach and peers, you’ll strengthen your capability to lead with a shared purpose, aligned to the Strategy for Public Education.
The program is facilitated over 7 months with a series of 2 full day workshops, 3 webinars, plus group and 1:1 online coaching sessions. It incorporates the following modules:
- Understand self as learner
- Lead change and improvement
- Build a strong culture
- Build capability in others
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Facilitators
Kalli Pulos
Leadership Coach and Facilitator
Dr Amie Fabry
Leadership Facilitator
Program costs
Orbis pays for:
- program fees and material costs
- catered lunch, tea and coffee on program days
- travel and accommodation for regional participants.
Preschools arrange and pay for TRTs to cover participants on program days if required.
How to enrol
Check availability and enrol in the Preschool Leadership program via plink.