Leadership Skills for ECTs

You’ve graduated — now lead with purpose.

Are you struggling to put leadership theory into practice?

As a newly graduated Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), you bring fresh knowledge, a deep passion for children’s learning and the professional training that sets you apart. But transitioning from study to everyday leadership in a busy early learning environment brings its own challenges, from coordinating teams to influencing practice and shaping a high-quality learning culture. This workshop is designed especially for early career ECTs who are ready to step confidently into leadership roles, whether that’s leading a room, guiding practice, mentoring colleagues, or strengthening program quality.

Topics

Navigating the Role of an ECT

• Gain clarity on your responsibilities and confidently lead your team with purpose and direction.

Foster a Cohesive, High-Performance Team

• Foster an environment where educators thrive, work productively, and collaborate harmoniously.

Psychological Strategies to Delegate Tasks and Get Things Done

• Overcome the “I’ll do it myself” mindset by learning how to delegate effectively while nurturing positive relationships.

Navigate Feedback and Performance Conversations

• Provide feedback that drives growth, promotes accountability, and strengthens team connections.

Uncover the Positive Language of Leadership

• Communicate with authority, empathy, and influence to inspire and empower your team.

Deliver Difficult Conversations with Confidence

• Approach underperformance and conflicts with calm, professional strategies to achieve resolution and build trust.

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to:

Step into your leadership identity as an Early Childhood Teacher
✔ Lead with confidence, grounded in professional standards
✔ Delegate work and build team capability
✔ Deliver constructive feedback that motivates growth
✔ Build trust and rapport across your team

You’ll also receive practical tools and language you can use straight away to influence practice, mentor colleagues and strengthen outcomes.

Can’t Make It Live?

No worries — register today and you’ll receive lifetime access to the workshop recording so you can watch at a time that suits you.

Why Leadership Matters for ECTs

As an Early Childhood Teacher, leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a professional responsibility. ECTs play a pivotal role in shaping learning environments, mentoring educators, and ensuring programs meet the highest professional standards. Leadership skills empower you to move beyond compliance, influence team practice, and elevate learning outcomes for children and families.

Who is this workshop for?

Whether you’re:

• fresh out of university and ready to lead your room,
• feeling overwhelmed by your new leadership responsibilities,
• keen to support colleagues and influence positive outcomes, this course gives you the tools to lead with confidence and credibility.

Face to Face with Zoom

Just like a face-to-face workshop, this workshop will run as a face-to-face virtual class. You don't need any special software, just click the link at the start time and you'll be connected. Participants will need a webcam and microphone. The participant numbers are capped to ensure questions can be answered and discussions facilitated. You can log in from anywhere, at work or home. The 3-hour workshop will have plenty of short breaks to allow participants to refresh and stretch. Just like a face-to-face class, only better!

Details

Date: Wednesday 25th March, 2026
Time: 10.00 am AEDT (please check your local time zone as it may vary)
Duration: 3 hours, including breaks (10.00 am to 1.00 pm)
Cost: $286 inc GST per participant.
Included: Cheat sheets, case studies and certificate.

Target Audience: New and Existing ECT's
Format: Face-to-Face with Zoom
Presenter: Adrian Pattra-McLean
Single Use or Shareable: Single-Use
Recording: Sent on request
Handouts: Sent on request