What does leadership development look like when every person can see a pathway forward?

In this episode of School Leadership Matters, host Darta Hovey (Deputy Director - Mission & Education Development) is joined by Ashley Marsh (Assistant Director: School Improvement and Safeguarding) to explore the development of a new leadership framework and the opportunities it creates for staff across our system.

Together, they discuss why leadership development can no longer be focused solely on principalship, and how Catholic Education Sandhurst is building clearer pathways for aspiring leaders, middle leaders and those looking to take the next step in their professional journey.

Together, Darta and Ash explore:

• Why strong leadership exists at every level of a school, not just in formal leadership positions.
• How the new leadership framework creates greater clarity around leadership pathways and professional growth.
• The importance of identifying and nurturing emerging leaders across our schools.
• How the Cultural Covenant, particularly the commitment to ‘know better, do better’, is shaping leadership formation.
• Why addressing rural and regional disadvantage means creating equitable access to leadership development opportunities.
• The role of professional learning, mentoring and system support in helping leaders grow with confidence.

Whether you are an aspiring leader, a middle leader, a principal or simply considering your next step, this episode explores the power of clear pathways, shared responsibility and leadership growth that doesn't happen by chance.

Now join us as we explore what truly matters in school leadership.

Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 52 Catholic schools and six early learning centres across regional and rural Victoria, educating more than 15,000 students. We empower regional young people, their families, our staff and communities to have 'life to the full' (John 10:10).

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