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This program is a unique opportunity for your team to strengthen their leadership skills collectively, fostering a unified approach to school leadership and educational excellence. It is an investment in individual growth and enhancing the collaborative potential of your entire leadership team.
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In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, the role of school leaders is increasingly vital.
Recognising your school’s unique challenges and opportunities, Dr Teys is excited to offer a specialised Leadership Development Program designed exclusively for your school’s leadership team.
Specifically tailored to address the distinctive needs and goals of your school.
Designed to strengthen the leadership team as a cohesive unit, enhancing their ability to work effectively together. A blend of interactive face-to-face and on line workshops, supplemented by robust support mechanisms including:
Term 1 – Initial workshop session to set the program in place and present the first workshop.
Term 2 – Workshop #2
Term 3 – Workshop #3
Term 4 – Final Workshop #4
Themes are developed with the school to meet school needs. Or a school may choose from an extensive suite of topics provided by Dr Teys:
I am committed to adapting this program to meet the unique needs of your school and look forward to enhancing the leadership skills within your community.
Logistics are generally agreed with each school depending on the school’s professional learning context.
Given that any program is designed to meet the unique needs of the school, the fee for each program is discussed at the exploratory conversation.
In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, the role of school leaders is increasingly vital.
Recognising your school’s unique challenges and opportunities, Dr Teys is excited to offer a specialised Leadership Development Program designed exclusively for your school’s leadership team.
Specifically tailored to address the distinctive needs and goals of your school.
Designed to strengthen the leadership team as a cohesive unit, enhancing their ability to work effectively together. A blend of interactive face-to-face and on line workshops, supplemented by robust support mechanisms including:
Term 1 – Initial workshop session to set the program in place and present the first workshop.
Term 2 – Workshop #2
Term 3 – Workshop #3
Term 4 – Final Workshop #4
Themes are developed with the school to meet school needs. Or a school may choose from an extensive suite of topics provided by Dr Teys:
I am committed to adapting this program to meet the unique needs of your school and look forward to enhancing the leadership skills within your community.
Logistics are generally agreed with each school depending on the school’s professional learning context.
Given that any program is designed to meet the unique needs of the school, the fee for each program is discussed at the exploratory conversation.
Applications are now open for the 2024 Aspirant Principals Program.
Welcome to the 2024 Aspirant Principal Program, a pioneering six-month program of professional development designed to empower and prepare senior and executive leaders for the esteemed role of school principal. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that delves into the multifaceted aspects of educational leadership, tailored specifically for those who aspire to step into principalship.
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Our target audience is dedicated leaders in the education sector who are poised to take the next significant step in their careers. Whether you are a senior leader in a school setting, an executive member of a school’s leadership team, or an aspiring leader with a vision to transform educational environments, this program is your gateway to achieving your aspirations.
Through a series of six meticulously curated webinars, participants will gain a deep understanding of the essentials of principalship, from school governance and leadership development to strategic planning and legal frameworks. We emphasise practical knowledge and leadership skills that are crucial for a successful principal, blending theoretical concepts with real-world applications.
4pm to 6pm (AEDT) Thursdays
28 March, 23 May, 27 June, 25 July & 22 August
4pm to 6pm Wednesday 24 April
Coaching: The program offers personalised one-on-one coaching sessions to complement the online community. This individualised attention guarantees that each participant’s unique leadership journey is nurtured and guided.
Recorded Webinar Access: Recorded versions of the webinars for participants to revisit the content at their convenience. This is especially valuable for those with scheduling constraints or who want to review specific segments.
Q&A Sessions: Brief, regular Q&A sessions where participants can ask follow-up questions or clarify doubts about webinar content.
Recommended Reading Lists: Additionally, participants will have access to a rich resource library filled with carefully selected articles and books.
Self-Assessment Tools: To further support personal and professional growth, I provide self-assessment tools designed to help participants identify their strengths and areas for development. These tools are invaluable for fostering self-awareness and directing focus towards areas that will most benefit from growth and enhancement.
Email Support: Email support where participants can send in their queries and receive prompt responses.
Certificate of Completion: Enhance your professional portfolio with a certificate of completion, demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and leadership excellence.
Together, these resources create a comprehensive learning environment that supports the journey from senior leadership to principalship, ensuring that each participant is well-equipped to take on the challenges and opportunities of this principalship.
$990 + GST, payable in three instalments.
Welcome to “Transformative Leadership in Education: Elevating Your Impact,” a dynamic six-month program meticulously crafted for current and aspiring middle and senior school leaders. This program is more than just a series of webinars; it is a journey into the heart of effective educational leadership, tailor-made to refine your skills, expand your perspectives, and elevate your impact in the ever-evolving landscape of education.
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Expert-Led Insights: Spearheaded by Dr Teys, a renowned leader with 40 years of unparalleled experience in educational leadership, this program offers not just theoretical knowledge but wisdom rooted in real-world, practical application.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Our six-part webinar series covers everything from leadership principles to strategic planning, team management, and navigating change. It’s a holistic curriculum designed for immediate application and long-term success.
Beyond the Webinars: Comprehensive support, resources and professional activity outside of the webinars.
The third Thursday of each month in March, April, May, June, July & August 2024.
Duration: Each webinar is 2 hours long.
Target Audience: Aspiring, beginning and experienced middle & senior leaders in schools.
Focus: Understanding the core principles of educational leadership, including different leadership styles and their applicability in a school environment.
Key Topics: Leadership theories, adaptive leadership in education, and the role of a leader in shaping school culture and ethos.
Focus: Strategies for enhancing curriculum design, instruction, and assessment practices to drive academic excellence.
Key Topics: Curriculum innovation, instructional leadership models, data-informed decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Focus: Skills and strategies for building, managing, and sustaining high-performing teams within the school.
Key Topics: Team dynamics in education, conflict resolution, professional development, and teacher retention strategies.
Focus: Essentials of financial management in schools, including budgeting, resource allocation, and financial decision-making.
Key Topics: School budgeting processes, maximising resources for educational outcomes, and financial transparency and accountability. Workshop 1: Mastering Leadership in the Independent School Context
Focus: This webinar is dedicated to exploring effective strategies for leading and managing meetings in a way that fosters a high-performance culture. The emphasis is on creating meetings that are efficient, productive, inclusive, and engaging, transforming them into valuable tools for organisational success.
Key Topics: Efficiency in meetings, inclusivity and engagement, action-oriented outcomes, feedback and continuous improvement.
Focus: Understanding the dynamics of change in educational settings and leading schools through periods of innovation and reform.
Key Topics: Change management theories, leading through change, embracing educational technology, and fostering an innovative school culture.
Recorded Webinar Access: Recorded versions of the webinars for participants to revisit the content at their convenience. This is especially valuable for those with scheduling constraints or who want to review specific segments.
Q&A Sessions: Brief, regular Q&A sessions where participants can ask follow-up questions or clarify doubts about webinar content.
Recommended Reading Lists: Additionally, participants will have access to a rich resource library filled with carefully selected articles and books.
Self-Assessment Tools: To further support personal and professional growth, I provide self-assessment tools designed to help participants identify their strengths and areas for development. These tools are invaluable for fostering self-awareness and directing focus towards areas that will most benefit from growth and enhancement.
Email Support: Email support where participants can send in their queries and receive prompt responses.
Certificate of Completion: Enhance your professional portfolio with a certificate of completion, demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and leadership excellence.
“Transformative Leadership in Education: Elevating Your Impact” is more than just a learning opportunity; it’s an investment in your future as a leader in education. Equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and network to navigate the complexities of modern educational leadership and make a lasting impact in your school and community.
Together, these resources create a comprehensive learning environment that supports the journey from senior leadership to principalship, ensuring that each participant is well-equipped to take on the challenges and opportunities of this principalship.
$825 + GST, payable in three instalments.
Elevating Educational Leadership
Welcome to the 2024 Effective Principalship Program, a meticulously designed journey tailored for early career and established school principals seeking to refine and enhance their principalship skills.
At the heart of this program are six comprehensive 2-hour webinars, thoughtfully spread over six months, each delving into the critical facets of principal leadership.
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These webinars are supplemented with a variety of supporting and sustaining activities crafted to reinforce and extend the learning beyond the virtual sessions.
Presented by a veteran school principal and a luminary in educational leadership, this program promises to be a transformative experience, empowering you with the insights, strategies, and tools essential for effective and impactful principalship in the dynamic landscape of modern education.
Join us in this endeavour to elevate your leadership capabilities and forge a path of excellence in educational leadership.
Six comprehensive 2-hour webinars
Distributed over six months from March to August
In-depth exploration of principal leadership dimensions
Highly effective leadership in your school’s context.
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The uniqueness of the role of an independent school principal.
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Priority areas of practice.
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Managing the sheer workload of being a principal.
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Combination of themes from ‘Highly effective leadership in your school’s context’ and ‘The uniqueness of the role of an independent school principal’.
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Combination of themes from ‘Priority areas of practice’ and ‘Managing the sheer workload of being a principal’.
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Advanced Coaching Sessions: One-on-one sessions post any webinar for personalised guidance.
Recorded Webinar Access: Recorded versions of the webinars for participants to revisit the content at their convenience. This is especially valuable for those with scheduling constraints or who want to review specific segments.
Q&A Sessions: Brief, regular Q&A sessions where participants can ask follow-up questions or clarify doubts about webinar content.
Recommended Reading Lists: Additionally, participants will have access to a rich resource library filled with carefully selected articles and books.
Self-Assessment Tools: To further support personal and professional growth, I provide self-assessment tools designed to help participants identify their strengths and areas for development. These tools are invaluable for fostering self-awareness and directing focus towards areas that will most benefit from growth and enhancement.
Email Support: Email support where participants can send in their queries and receive prompt responses.
Certificate of Completion: Receive a Certificate of Advanced Leadership upon completion.
4pm to 6pm (AEDT) Tuesday | 12 March | 9 April | 14 May | 11 June | 9 July | 13 August
$1,350 + GST, payable in three instalments.
Coaching and mentoring is not just about imparting knowledge but about unlocking your potential and guiding you through the intricacies of leadership with a blend of strategic foresight and integrity.
This is not just an invitation to receive advice; it is an opportunity to tap into a wellspring of lived experience, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence in education.
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Dr Teys is not just another educator; he is a luminary who has spent 25 years at the forefront of school principal leadership, shaping the very fabric of educational leadership and management in independent schools across Australia.
His hands-on experience in leading large, P-12, autonomous, independent schools offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to navigate contemporary education’s complex and evolving landscape.
In his acclaimed thesis, “Leading Large, P-12, Autonomous, Independent Schools: An Australian Study,” Dr Teys goes beyond academic theory, delving into the practical aspects of effective school leadership. This, coupled with his authored work, “So You Want to Be a Principal,” embodies the wisdom and knowledge only decades of first-hand experience can bring.
But what truly sets Dr Teys apart is his passion for nurturing future leaders.
If you are eager to explore what this coaching and mentoring could look like for you, I invite you to reach out. This is not about signing up on the spot but about starting a conversation to understand how Dr Teys can guide you in your leadership aspirations.
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Embark on a transformative journey with Dr Paul Teys, a luminary in the educational leadership landscape whose tenure as a principal and senior leader spans an extraordinary 40 years. Anchoring his consultancy in the robust terrain of practical experience, Dr Teys stands apart as a guide who has not just theorised but has walked the walk in leading independent schools across Australia.
At the helm of school principal leadership for over two decades, Dr Teys has not merely observed the evolution of educational administration — he has been a pivotal force in shaping it. His hands-on approach to leadership and a profound understanding of the nuances of running large, P-12, autonomous, independent schools position him as an unparalleled resource in the leadership consulting sphere.
