Distributed leadership, which is the practice of sharing leadership responsibilities among various members of our school community, has proven to be a highly effective model at Landsdale Primary School. By involving teachers, staff, and even students in leadership roles, Landsdale Primary School has cultivated a collaborative, dynamic environment where everyone plays a part in the success and growth of our school. This approach brings numerous benefits that support the school’s mission to engage and strive.

At Landsdale Primary School, leadership is not a top-down model from our principal and administration team. Instead, it is shared amongst various stakeholders, creating a culture of collective responsibility. This has led to a deeper sense of ownership across the school. Staff and students are not just participants but active contributors to the school’s vision and goals. Our shared leadership model promotes inclusivity, ensuring that everyone has a voice in decisions that impact the school’s daily operations and long-term success.

Distributed leadership empowers staff at Landsdale Primary School by giving them a greater sense of autonomy and trust. Staff are encouraged to take initiative, lead school-wide projects, and experiment with innovative teaching methods. Our shared leadership model incorporates administration leaders, team leaders, curriculum leaders, special project leaders and student leaders. These leaders are further supported by their year level teams, curriculum committees and special project teams. This empowerment has led to improved teaching practices, student outcomes, and our school enjoys a high standard of teaching excellence, driven by empowered educators.

Distributed leadership has and will continue to be a powerful force for positive change at Landsdale Primary School. It promotes a co-responsibility model, improves decision-making, empowers staff, enhances adaptability, ensures leadership sustainability, and fosters innovation. By embracing this model, we have created an environment where collaboration and leadership are at the core of our success, benefiting both staff and students. As our school continues to grow, the benefits of distributed leadership will remain a central pillar of our approach to creating a thriving educational community.