Learning to Lead

get started in school leadership

Make your transition from teacher to leader smoother with the help of the Learning to Lead program – the program for first time leaders. A practical, high-impact program that will build your confidence, clarity, and leadership capability.

Gain key leadership skills, practical tools, and have the space to determine your leadership approach, so you hit the ground feeling more confident, aware and ready to lead your team.

Join with other first time leaders and start building your support network.

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Learning to Lead

get started in school leadership

Gain key leadership skills, practical tools, and have the space to determine your leadership approach, so you hit the ground feeling more confident, aware and ready to lead your team.

Join with other first time leaders and start building your support network.

Secure your Seat

Build leadership confidence | Lead with clarity

Why Leadership Support Matters

Great leaders aren’t born – they’re made. This program helps new leaders discover how to:

Make the shift from teacher to leader

Understand what keeps a team culture healthy

Understand likely team changes in the first 2 terms

Learn simple strategies to address issues early

Balance the day-to-day with team direction

Lead with confidence from day one

Program Overview

A two-session online, live and interactive Leadership Development Program

4 hours of essential early leadership learning.

Led by experienced educator and leadership coach, Janine Stratford, this highly interactive online program allows new leaders to explore their leadership identity and develop essential skills through real-world discussions and guidance.

Format: Live Online
Facilitator: Janine Stratford
Ideal for: Teachers stepping into leadership for the first time
Includes: Live coaching, group discussion, real-time feedback

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What You’ll Learn

Session 1 – Leadership Foundations

- The identity shift that accompanies the move into leadership
- What a team needs from its leader
- The importance of trust and relationship-building
- How to establish a productive relationship with a line manager
- The leader’s role in supporting the development of others

Session 2 – Beginning to Lead Your Team

- How teams evolve and why team behaviour can change
- How to involve a team in developing a shared vision
- Foundational approaches to delegation, meetings and communication
- The importance of clear expectations
- How to respond constructively to mistakes, missteps and minor concerns, particularly for leaders who prefer to avoid conflict

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Program Dates – Term 4 2026 and Term 1 2027

Session 1 – Friday 27 November 2026

Session 2 – Friday 4 December 2026

11.30am – 1.30pm AEST

Registration: $410 (plus GST)

for NZ (GST does not apply)

Session 1 – Friday 12 February 2027

Session 2 – Friday 19 February 2027

11.30am – 1.30pm AEST

Registration: $410 (plus GST)

for NZ (GST does not apply)

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In your time zone:

QLD: 10.30am – 12.30pm

WA: 8.30am – 10.30am

New Zealand: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

SA: 11.00am – 1.00pm

NT: 10.00am – 12.00pm

VIC, NSW, TAS, ACT: 11.30am – 1.30pm

Meet Your Facilitator: Janine Stratford

Janine Stratford is one of Australia’s leading Leadership Coaches and Facilitators in the education sector. A former Deputy Principal, she brings firsthand experience in building strong careers, leading successful teams, and shaping thriving school cultures.

With over 12 years of coaching experience, Janine has empowered hundreds of teachers and schools across Australia and New Zealand. A Master Coach and Certified Behavioural Analyst, she is known for her practical, high-impact leadership programs and her expertise in conflict resolution through Restorative Practices.

Step Into Leadership That Makes a Difference

At Coaching Focus, our mission is to help educators develop into confident, capable leaders. Our programs empower school leaders to build positive cultures around them. You’ll gain practical tools and strategic insight to grow as a leader, make a stronger impact and be more confident in your role every day.

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