The roles and responsibilities of educators grow more complex every
year. School leaders and teachers are tasked with creating
high-performing schools that foster a culture of trust, collaboration
and enquiry for students, parents and staff - all while working within
prescribed protocols of safety, equity, transparency and fiscal
responsibility. How do they do it? There's no simple solution, but
balance is the key.
Andrew Oberthur draws on his rich experience as a principal and teacher
to unpack a range of scenarios where a balance must be struck between
following the rules and building relationships. His insights on ethical
and courageous leadership - including when to follow and when to flex -
offer new and experienced educators a proven framework for difficult
decision-making.
Exploring real-life dilemmas of communication, enrolment, staffing,
budgeting, behaviour management, parent-teacher relationships, managing
through uncertainty and more, Balance provides tested strategies for
navigating the system's myriad rules and regulations while building
positive relationships and improving outcomes for all students.