Tracy Ashbridge: Transitioning from Lead Teacher to Middle Management
Tracy Ashbridge, Head of Inclusive Education, shares her journey and insights on transitioning from a Lead Teacher to Middle Management, highlighting overlapping skills and identifying gaps in areas like Human Resources Management. She emphasizes the importance of communication, organization, and mentoring in the education field.
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Reflections on middle management Tracy Ashbridge May 2024 HALT Summit
Acknowledgement of Country I respectfully acknowledge the people of the Yugambeh language region as the traditional custodians of the land upon which I live, work and play. I am mindful that the Land always was and always will be Aboriginal Land. I pay my respects to the Elders of the past, present and future and acknowledge their spiritual connection to Country. I also recognise those whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.
Tracy Ashbridge Head of Inclusive Education, Learning Support Teacher Lead Teacher Certified 2020 lead from where you are (Stephen Scott Ethics Trumps Power) Share my knowledge wider through blog, YouTube, Mathtastic etc HALT mentor/ Marker Addicted to learning! Master of Education Intervention Studies Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies Post Graduate Diploma in Dyslexia and Literacy
My Current Role and history Previous: Lead Teacher working in Learning Enhancement at private school no way to step up or sideways Linked In shared ad Transparency at pre interview if I don t take this challenge what else will I do? Current: Head of Inclusive Education P-12
Lead teacher to middle management skills overlap Relationships Communication Organisation/ time management Managing change Curriculum knowledge Pedagogical knowledge Writing policies Networking across schools Mentoring
Leader teacher to middle management skills gap Human Resources Management/processes People management -interviews, day to day, procedures, performance management (Re)building teams Board meetings and reports Work/life balance Speaking up Saying no not taking on too many projects Lead others to lead Delegating Prioritizing
HR learning Employment law and processes Compliance re visitors on site Trainee teacher aides Interviewing staff Mentoring new staff Formal staff reviews
Enacting change Processes and procedures handbook/ policy Inclusive education in practice Evidence based practice Interventions evidence based Upskilling staff
Leading legislation NCCD Disability law Enrolment law
Leading across the school Kathleen Kryza PD follow up Berry Street PD follow up Making task sheets student friendly Spelling program Inclusive practices, processes and language Need to find a small group to power these
Leading a big team Teachers and teacher aides Professional support Personal support
Working with Executive Team and Board Ask for what you need with evidence Epc meetings Meetings with Principal asked for review of staffing etc 6 month review Hands untied but how to get support for new initiatives
Blog www.TracyAshbridge.com.au
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Contact me tracy@shbridge.com Website: tracyashbridge.com Facebook Page: Tracy Ashbridge Twitter: @TracyAshbridge Linkedin: Tracy Ashbridge | LinkedIn
