In education, managing poor performance can often become the weak link that undermines a school's success. The complexities involved in navigating legal obligations can turn what seems like a straightforward issue into a potential pitfall. Learn to recognise the early signs of performance issues, and how to address them in a fair and legally compliant manner that minimises risk to your school. Leave with actionable tactics to strengthen your school’s performance management processes and have difficult conversations with tact.

Presenters

Dr Steven Middleton, Associate Principal, St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar
Dr Steven Middleton is currently the Associate Principal of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar, a independent school in Melbourne’s outer south east. Over the past two decades Dr Middleton has worked in a variety of leadership roles in various independent School’s in both Sydney and Melbourne including The King’s School, Knox Grammar School and Carey Grammar. Dr Middleton has a passion for school culture, teacher and student growth and high performance in various contexts. His Doctoral Thesis from The University of Melbourne focused on leadership and character education for adolescents. Steve has written and presented extensively on issues of school culture, strategic leadership, student well-being and achievement in recent years. He is also beginning a Juris Doctor degree due to his interest in educational legal matters.


Rochelle Airey, Special Counsel - Workplace Relations and Safety Law, HWL Ebsworth
Rochelle Airey is a Special Counsel in the Workplace Relations and Safety team in the Perth office of HWL Ebsworth. Rochelle was admitted to practice in 2009 and, for the past 5 years, has worked primarily in employment law and industrial relations. Rochelle has worked for a range of clients across various sectors, including education, construction, engineering, transport, health, local government and disability services. Prior to being admitted as a lawyer, Rochelle had 18 years of experience as a secondary school teacher, working in metropolitan and regional schools. Rochelle's experience as a classroom teacher and school administrator gives her insight into the particular issues facing the education sector. Rochelle's practice focuses on advising employers about all stages of the employment relationship, including contracts of employment, policies, performance management, redundancies, termination of employment, post-employment restraints and employment litigation.

School Law Series: From the Right to Disconnect, Vexatious Parents, Poor Performers & More

Gain the legal information, updates & strategies you need with a series of the most important topics all tailor made for schools. Explore the breadth of the new ‘right to disconnect’ provisions and how best to balance the needs of your school with legislative requirements. Ensure you understand your duty of care obligations and have firm policies in place when it comes to student activity before and after school hours. Add to your inventory of effective strategies for managing challenging interactions with vexatious and bullying parents and much more. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording.