The Role of the Middle Leader (1 of 3)

Course dates: 24th September, 1st & 8th October 2025

Target Group:  Teachers who currently hold or aspire to positions of leadership in primary and post primary schools

The course will address the following themes:

· Defining Middle Leadership

· Models of Leadership and their application

· Establishing and creating a vision for the role of middle leader

· Leading teams

· Planning

· Managing meetings

· Managing conflict

· Preparing for Interviews

The course will have a practical focus and will provide opportunities for participants to engage in discussion and share good practice.

Presenter:

Harry Freeman currently works as an independent education consultant. From 2002 – 2015  he worked  with the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), where his primary role was that of national advisor to the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme.  Harry has delivered CPD to school leaders and teachers in over 450 post primary schools across Ireland.  The numerous workshops he has facilitated include: Middle Leadership, The Role of the Year head and Positive Behaviour Management.  He was also strand leader of the Master in Education degree course in Positive Behaviour Management in Trinity College Dublin from 2009 to 2022. Previously, Harry taught Mathematics and Information Technology in Marino College, Dublin 3. His website can be accessed at www.harryfreeman.ie