Handling Difficult Conversations as a Middle Leader

NITE's free professional development series offers short, impactful sessions led by experienced educators to support the professional growth of teachers and school leaders.

Join us for a webinar exploring how to navigate and resolve difficult conversations led by Charly Fox, Associate Lecturer on NITE’s MA in Educational Leadership and Senior Leader Apprenticeship. Designed for current and aspiring middle and senior leaders, this session focuses on how to manage the difficult conversations that you will face as a middle leader.

Middle leaders often find themselves faced with difficult and delicate situations involving members of their team. This webinar aims to equip middle leaders with the confidence and techniques necessary to successfully handle these challenging interactions with kindness. During the session. Charly will explore the value and impact of effective preparation, clear communication, and constructive conflict resolution.

By the end of the session, you will:

• learn practical strategies that you can immediately apply to manage and resolve conflicts within your team

• gain confidence to address and navigate conversations that might otherwise feel daunting

• Improve your ability to communicate clearly and empathetically, ensuring that all parties feel heard and respected

• reflect on how to apply this in your setting.

It is suitable for:

Middle Leaders – Subject Leaders – Faculty Leaders – Year Leaders – Lead Practitioners – Subject Consultants – Heads of Department – Deputy Heads of Department – Trust Subject Lead – Aspiring Senior Leaders

Facilitator: Charly Fox

Charly is a teacher and leader with over a decade of experience in schools in London, Paris and Oslo. Beyond the classroom, Charly is an Associate Lecturer on NITE’s MA in Educational Leadership, a University Lead Mentor on NITE’s PGCE and a subject consultant for a London borough. Charly believes that every child deserves the best. To achieve this, we must invest in nurturing exceptional teachers and leaders in our schools. It’s through their dedication that we create meaningful, transformative learning experiences for all children.