Supporting School Middle Leaders Under Pressure

Middle leaders play a central role in school life.

They support staff, manage team dynamics, and balance expectations from senior leadership, often while managing their own workload and wellbeing.

This 1-day course is designed to support middle leaders in navigating these responsibilities with greater awareness, confidence, and structure.

The course focuses on how leadership behaviour, communication, and boundaries influence team wellbeing and psychological safety.

Participants explore real school scenarios through discussion, reflection, and practical frameworks that can be applied immediately within their teams.

The approach is interactive and grounded in day-to-day leadership practice.

Participants will develop practical skills in:

• Recognising patterns of stress and pressure in leadership roles

• Understanding how leadership behaviour shapes team culture

• Applying communication approaches in real school situations

• Supporting staff while maintaining clear professional boundaries

•Strengthening awareness of wellbeing within teams

This course is delivered as a 1-day interactive workshop (8 hours), including:

• Leadership wellbeing and mental health awareness

• Psychological safety in leadership and team dynamics

• Practical communication in school environments

• Self-care and boundaries for sustainable leadership

• Reflection and action planning

This course is designed for:

• Middle leaders in schools

• Heads of department

• Year leaders and coordinators

• Staff with leadership or pastoral responsibilities

Friday 5 June 2026
9:00am – 5:00pm (HKT)

Location: Central, Hong Kong
Venue details will be provided upon registration

Maximum 24 participants (in-person)

We also offer this course as a dedicated session for your teams.

Options include:

• In-person delivery (in-person or online)

• Tailored sessions based on your context

For group bookings or enquiries:
[email protected]

https://positivewellbeinghk.com/

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