Leadership Institute

There’s a little time left to enrol for the latest Linking Schools and Communities one-day introductory workshops, taking place in September and October.

If you're a school leader or school council or board member, these workshops offer an opportunity to build a shared understanding of roles and responsibilities, strengthen governance practices, and work more effectively together to support student and school success.

It's also a timely opportunity to inform your thinking as you begin planning for 2027.

- Face-to-Face: Monday 14 September 2026 - Leadership Institute, Leederville
- Online: Thursday 29 October 2026

Register now, and find out more:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/support-a-school-council-or-board

Our next generation of middle leaders have been building their leadership skills at the Institute over the past few days. The latest cohort of Aspirant Managers Corporate Services now have a stronger understanding of their roles in governance, people leadership and decision-making.

These interactive workshops encourage collaboration, reflection and peer learning, helping participants build the confidence and capability needed to step into management roles.

Well done to each participant for the commitment and effort you've shown throughout the program. We're excited to see where you take these skills next and the positive impact you'll make in your workplaces.

Thinking about your own leadership journey? The final cohort for 2027 commences in Week 2, Term 4.

Find out more and apply:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/apply-for-the-aspirant-manager-corporate-service-program

The Institute was abuzz as we welcomed back our amazing - and now, well-connected - Managers Corporate Services, for the fifth day of the new Leading High Performing Teams program.

Rachel Monamy from Leading Teams facilitated another day of fun and laughter. The learning explores the different contexts of leadership, and how participants can confidently gain and strengthen their leadership capabilities. Congratulations to all our leaders on their progress through this engaging and challenging course.

We’ll be offering another of these Professional Learnings in 2027 - keep your eyes out in term 4 for more information.

Want to strengthen the partnership between your school leadership and council or board?

Places are now available for the Leadership Institute's latest Linking Schools and Communities one-day introductory workshop.

Designed for principals and council or board chairs to attend together, the workshop helps participants develop a shared understanding of their roles and responsibilities, strengthen governance practices, and work together more effectively to support school success.

- Monday 14 September 2026
- Leadership Institute, Leederville

Register now: https://plis.education.wa.edu.au/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=74069

Find more information and resources to support school councils and boards: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/support-a-school-council-or-board

In primary schools, the way teams work together shapes the consistency and quality of student learning across every classroom.

The Leading School Improvement for Primary Team Leaders Program supports leaders to strengthen collaboration, build shared practice and establish the conditions for sustained improvement. Across three full-day workshops, participants engage with current evidence and explore how effective team leadership drives greater coherence in teaching and learning.

The program is designed for primary team leaders, including year-level and phase of learning leaders, who are focused on strengthening collective practice and improving outcomes for students.

The next cohort will take place at the Leadership Institute in Leederville on 31 July, 25 August and 21 September. Places are limited.

Find out more and register:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-leading-school-improvement-for-primary-team-leaders-program

What becomes possible for student learning when teams are deeply aligned in their practice?

The Leading School Improvement for Secondary Team Leaders Program is designed to support secondary leaders to strengthen their team culture and lift performance in a sustained, practical way. Across three full-day workshops, participants engage with current evidence and explore how effective leadership practice can translate directly into improved teaching and learning in their own contexts.

The program is suited to heads of learning areas and student services, curriculum leaders, teaching and learning coordinators, and lead teachers who are seeking to build alignment and consistency across their teams.

The next cohort will take place on 27 July, 26 August and 17 September at the Leadership Institute in Leederville. Places are limited.

Find out more and register:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-leading-school-improvement-for-secondary-team-leaders-program

If you’re considering a future as a manager corporate services, there’s still time to register for a workshop to help you learn more about the role and whether it’s the right career path for you. The next one-day Emerging Manager Corporate Services program is happening on Wednesday 10 June.

You’ll gain deeper insight into both the leadership skills needed for the position and your own fit for the role. You’ll hear from experienced managers who will share the skills, attributes, and responsibilities the role requires, including policy, compliance, legislation, and accountability.

This workshop is for school officers and system administration staff, held at the Leadership Institute in Leederville. At $50, this program is a valuable investment in your professional growth.

Registrations close 3 June. Sign up today: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-emerging-manager-corporate-services-program

If you’re a school leader with a clear vision for school improvement, there’s still time to register for this term’s Leading Whole School Self‑Assessment program.

It’s designed for principals, leadership teams, aspirant leaders and middle leaders who want a clearer picture of what is happening in their school and where improvement efforts should be focused.

You’ll explore practical ways to strengthen whole‑school self‑assessment, helping leadership teams develop shared understanding, review practice together and make informed decisions that improve outcomes for students. The program also builds the leadership capability needed to lead and sustain these processes.

This one-day program is held on Friday 19 June 2026 at the Leadership Institute in Leederville.

Registrations close Monday 8 June, and places are limited.

Register now:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-leading-a-culture-of-whole-school-self-assessment-program

Expressions of interest are now open for the 2026 LAUNCH: New Principal Program, running throughout Term 4.

These two programs supports new principals in Level 3 and Level 4–6 schools to develop strategic leadership skills, strengthen constructive leadership styles, and build high-quality relationships with staff, students, and the community.

Across four face-to-face workshops, participants explore three key phases of leadership learning: Leading Self, Leading Through Relationships, and Leading Strategically and Through Change. The program also includes a psychometric leadership tool, executive coaching, mentoring with a collegiate principal, and access to online resources.

Program Dates:
• Level 3 School Principals: 19-20 October and 26-27 November
• Level 4–6 School Principals: 22-23 October and 23-24 November

Places are limited—find out more and register your interest via Ikon: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-launch-new-principal-program

Celebrating our first Accomplished MCS cohort of the year – and welcoming the next!

Over the past two days, participants from the first cohort of the Accomplished Manager Corporate Services (MCS) program came together for rich learning, reflection and connection at Galup.

Facilitated by Kelly Michael from Beyond Leadership, the cohort explored their personal and organisational values and unpacked insights from a 360‑degree feedback survey. Participants shared how valuable it was to pause, reflect and apply practical leadership tools in a supportive environment. These photos from the last two days capture the energy, collaboration and thoughtful conversations across the group.

This program is designed for managers in corporate services roles who want to strengthen their leadership capability, self‑awareness and impact.

Registrations are now open for the next cohort, in term three. If you are an experienced MCS, and ready for the next level of your career progression, set aside time in August and September and register today: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-accomplished-manager-corporate-services-program