Strategies to Thrive as a Year Level Coordinator

Critical Agendas presents 'Strategies to Thrive as a Year Level Coordinator,' a professional development session designed for educators stepping into or currently serving in this demanding middle-leadership role in Australian schools. Led by Sally Learey, this practical workshop addresses the unique challenges of coordinating a year level, including managing student wellbeing, communicating effectively with parents, supporting classroom teachers, and navigating the administrative demands of the role. Participants explore strategies for building cohesive year-level teams, establishing efficient systems for tracking student progress and welfare concerns, and maintaining their own wellbeing while managing the emotional demands of the position. The session provides frameworks for handling difficult conversations with parents and colleagues, coordinating responses to student issues, and leading year-level assemblies and events that build positive school culture. For educators in Australian schools, the year level coordinator role is often the first significant leadership position, and this workshop provides the practical toolkit needed to move beyond surviving to genuinely thriving in the role.