| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | $315.00 |
Description
This workshop will equip pastoral middle leaders (including Heads of House, Directors of Wellbeing, etc.), with the knowledge and confidence to respond proactively to student wellbeing and behavioural issues in secondary settings. The session examines key pastoral care principles, legal and ethical considerations, and effective communication strategies for supporting young people. We will consider effective record keeping practices and the legal need for confidentiality and privacy. Teacher/student professional boundaries will be explored with a view to reinforcing safeguarding practices.
Participants will explore practical approaches to leading complex situations, engaging families and working collaboratively with support staff. Attendees will leave with a toolkit of strategies to ensure they are able to support and lead staff challenged by pastoral issues at their school.
This workshop will strengthen leaders’ capacity to create safe, caring environments that promote student growth, resilience and responsibility as well as looking after the staff in their team.
The significance of developing middle leaders’ skills was highlighted by the 2025 publication of AITSL’s ‘Australian Professional Standards for Middle Leaders’ and this workshop aligns with Standard 6 – ‘Managing effectively’.
Outcomes
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Comply with legal confidentiality and privacy requirements
- Keep effective and appropriate records
- Ensure teacher/student professional boundaries are met in their team
- Consider building effective working partnerships with families
- Ensure duty of care requirements are met
- Describe effective safeguarding and mandatory reporting practices
- Explore working with external agencies and allied health professionals
- Take responsibility for the wellbeing and support of pastoral staff
Presenters
Dr Julie Harris (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Leadership & Teaching Excellence
Dr Julie Harris GAICD is a respected educational leader with broad experience in Independent schools across Western Australia, New Zealand and the UK. She has contributed to teaching excellence and whole-school improvement at several Perth schools, including Christ Church Grammar School and St Hilda’s. As Principal of Carmel School since 2022, she has focused on staff development and student engagement. With a PhD in Education and credentials in mediation and coaching, Dr Harris is dedicated to evidence-based practice and collaborative leadership in education.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Middle Leader Masterclass: Leading secondary school pastoral teams effectively
Date / Time
18 Sep 2026 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA
Address41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia