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ACS Leadership Essentials Series

Join us for an exclusive online webinar series hosted by the ACS Leadership Institute and powered by our Partner Resolve Consulting. Designed to equip aspiring, emerging and current school leaders with practical tools and strategic insights for effective governance, leadership and missional impact. The seven 1-hour morning sessions (8:00–9:00am) will cover essential topics including purposeful recruitment, leadership assessment, underperformance, strategic planning, governance, financial sustainability, and board reporting. Each session combines expert input from the Resolve team with interactive Q&A, fostering collaborative and engaging round-table discussions. Timed around busy school life, the series offers meaningful leadership development tailored to the unique needs of Christian school communities.

Register now for this free and 100% online leadership essentials series.

Registration remains open even after the first session has taken place, however certificate will be unavailable as per T&C.

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Designed to equip aspiring, emerging and current school leaders.

Session 1 - Thursday 12th June - Recruiting for Missional Impact

Christian schools seek to ensure that staff teams authentically embody and integrate the school’s purpose, vision, values, and worldview throughout all aspects of education and community life. Learn more about recruitment principles and practices that will support a unified vision, supporting the holistic, spiritual, academic, and character development that is central to Christian education.

Assessing leadership performance is essential to identify strengths, development areas, and high-potential leaders, ensuring schools have effective leaders who facilitate team productivity, align with school goals, and mitigate risks such as poor morale or high turnover. Attend this webinar to learn more about methods like 360-degree feedback, performance evaluations, and staff engagement surveys, which collectively provide objective, comprehensive insights into a leader’s impact and guide targeted development efforts.

Dealing with underperforming staff members is essential as continued underperformance can significantly harm student learning outcomes, lower staff morale, and erode the overall missional effectiveness and culture of the school. Attendees will learn strategies to address these issues promptly, ensuring that students receive high-quality education and the credibility and mission of the school is maintained.

Strategic planning is essential for Christian schools because it ensures that all aspects of school life —academic, spiritual, and operational—are intentionally aligned with the school’s Christian mission and values, fostering holistic student development and effective stewardship of resources. By prioritising strategic planning, Christian schools can clarify their purpose, adapt to changing needs, and create a unified direction that enables them to flourish in both their educational and spiritual goals.

Purpose-led governance is essential for Christian schools because it ensures that the school’s purpose and foundational beliefs are consistently integrated into every aspect of school life, guiding decisions, policies, and practices toward holistic student development. This approach fosters unity, accountability, and a clear sense of direction, preventing mission drift and enabling the school community to remain focused on its spiritual and educational objectives. Learn more about how to bring this to life through the regular rhythms of school life.

Financial sustainability is crucial for Christian schools because it ensures their ability to fulfil their educational and spiritual purpose without interruption, safeguarding against constraints or even closures that can result from financial instability. By operating sustainably, schools can maintain independence, uphold their core values, and continue providing accessible, high-quality Christian education to current and future generations. Learn principles for financial sustainability that will ensure your school’s impact now and into the future.

Delivering excellent board reporting is crucial for Christian schools because it ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with the school’s purpose, enabling the board to make informed decisions that uphold each school’s distinctive values and long-term vision. High-quality reporting also builds trust within the school community and strengthens the board’s ability to address challenges proactively, ultimately supporting strong student outcomes and the flourishing of the school. Learn more about the principles that underpin excellent Board reporting.
Professional Development Acknowledgement

Certificate of Completion

The ACS Leadership Institute will issue a Certificate of Completion to participants who attend all seven sessions in the series, recognising their commitment to professional development over the coming months.

If you do not wish to recieve the certificate, attendance at all sessions is not required and can be attended based on your interest in the topic.

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What is the Series?

Designed to equip aspiring, emerging and current school leaders with practical tools and strategic insights for effective governance, leadership and missional impact. Seven 1-hour morning sessions that cover essential topics including purposeful recruitment, leadership assessment, underperformance, strategic planning, governance, financial sustainability, and board reporting. The series offers meaningful leadership development tailored to the unique needs of Christian school communities.

Complete the Registration form and you will receive the online meeting link prior to each session.

Attend all 7 live online sessions. ACS takes attendance and will automatically issues the certificate to those who were in attendance at all 7 sessions.