leadership

Stepping Into Leadership: An Introduction to Line Management in Primary Schools

Ever wondered how effective line management can transform your team and improve outcomes for pupils? This course introduces primary school middle leaders to the key principles and practical strategies of line management. Participants will explore how to build trust, foster psychological safety, set meaningful targets, support autonomy and navigate challenges such as conflict or resistance. Drawing on research-informed theory and actionable tools, this course empowers leaders to translate line management knowledge into practice, enhancing both staff development and pupil outcomes.
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Yiotina Achilleos-Dania, Hayley Wallace & Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand key theories and principles for getting the best out of colleagues through effective line management;
examine both statutory and non-statutory requirements for line management, and how these may differ depending on role, trust or local authority (LA) expectations;
explore a range of practical strategies to strengthen your line management practice;
develop confidence in having constructive, professional conversations that support colleagues’ growth and accountability;
reflect on your own starting point and previous experience, and create an action plan for future development.

Course Lessons

Written by: Yiotina Achilleos-Dania

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Yiotina has spent over a decade immersed in the world of primary education. Most of her teaching career, she juggled the roles of Science and Maths subject leader, while working across key stage 1 and 2 (mainly based in years 2 and 6). Armed with degrees in Marketing Communications, Business Analysis and Primary Education (plus a National Qualification of Middle Leadership), she’s been at the forefront of introducing new initiatives, reshaping curricula and championing practical, hands-on learning to ensure every pupil thrives.

From training staff to supporting long-term skill progression, Yiotina has always been passionate about helping both pupils and teachers grow. Now, as a Twinkl CPD Content Writer and Editor, she’s swapped the classroom for the creative space of professional development, using her expertise to craft engaging, impactful resources that continue to support educators and learners – this time, from behind the scenes!

Presented by: Hayley Wallace

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Hayley is a Video Content Creator on the CPD team at Twinkl. She has over 15 years teaching experience as a primary classroom teacher and specialist science teacher in both primary and secondary. She has been a subject lead in science for over 12 years and successfully led departments of experienced and trainee teachers. As well as completing a PGCE in Primary Education, she has achieved a BSc(Hons) in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a post graduate qualification in Forensic Science. Hayley has also held leadership roles in whole-school wellbeing and is passionate about school culture and making education a positive experience for both pupils and staff.

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

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Carly Watkins has over 20 years of experience as a primary school teacher, including several years as an assistant headteacher, with responsibility for whole-school curriculum development and overseeing pupil progress and attainment. She also holds a master’s degree in Education Practice and a NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly has been a mentor for both student and Early Career Teachers and currently facilitates the Early Career Framework for ECTs and their mentors, delivering training at conferences and via online seminars. At Twinkl PD, Carly heads up pedagogical professional development – a role which means she can support educators to develop their personal practice and pedagogy, something she is passionate about on a national scale.