4C Leaders
Masterclass Program
A 5-month
deep learning journey
exploring the themes of
Leadership for School Transformation
Advance your understanding of school transformation,
and your practice of leading it in your school context.
READ
LEARN
EMBODY
REFLECT
IMPROVE
READ LEARN EMBODY REFLECT IMPROVE
“The work of transformation is not linear,
nor is it always visible in data sets or dashboards.
It unfolds in relationships, strategies, decisions, wise actions and the culture we shape as leaders every day in our schools.
[...] If educational leadership is to move beyond the limits of compliance and standardisation, it must reconnect with its deeper purpose:
to create learning where our young people can thrive,
and where educators can lead with integrity, creativity and care”.
Transforming School Leadership, Jefferson & Anderson (2025, p.21)
You’re invited
This masterclass series is an invitation to join other school leaders in taking up this important work with intention - to step away from the noise of quick fixes and narrow metrics and engage in a deeper, more sustaining exploration of what leadership in schools can be.
Based on Miranda Jefferson and Michael Anderson's new book, Leadership for School Transformation, the course offers opportunities for shared dialogue with peers, a structured action inquiry for contextual application, to advance your own leadership and progress the transformation of your school.
Your guides on the journey
Dr Kirsty McGeoch
Kirsty has been an educator for over 25 years, and is energised by ways of teaching and learning that engage creativity alongside the expression of voice and identity. In her role at 4CTL, she facilitates learning in pedagogy, educational innovation and leadership development in primary and secondary schools and early learning centres. Kirsty has lectured and tutored pre-service teachers and Masters of Education students at the University of Sydney in 4C pedagogy, Educational Leadership, Media Arts and TESOL. She facilitates the Women in Schools Advanced Leadership Program for Women in Leadership Australia and is a certified Courage to Teach ® and Courage to Lead ® facilitator. Kirsty is also an accredited professional supervisor, offering 1:1 and group critical reflection to school leaders, and in connection with the Reflective Supervision in Education course for school principals at the University of Sydney.
Dr Natalie Quinlivan
Nat has strong experience in leading and empowering leadership in learning, especially amid cultural and curriculum-related change. As a 4CTL practice leader, she has worked with leaders around Australia in educational organisations, early learning, and primary and secondary schools (both public and private).
Previously, Nat has worked as a lecturer, teacher, Learning & Teaching Coordinator and Learning & Teaching Manager (Humanities, Communications, Arts, Business and Design) within the Academic Pathways Program at The College, Western Sydney University. Natalie has twice been awarded the WSU Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence (2020 and 2023) in relation to her leadership and curriculum innovation respectively. Her deep interest and advocacy for learner agency and educational transformation continues with her work with 4CTL.
Optional Add-on
Reflective Supervision
Participants wanting to deepen their learning and growth as leaders can opt too add on a Reflective Supervision package. Packages are usually 8 sessions delivered across a school year, but smaller package can also be negotiated to coordinate with the undertaking of this Masterclass.
FAQs
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This masterclass is specifically designed for senior leaders whose schools are actively working with 4CTL, or those who have worked with us in the past and are looking to embed the 4CTL leadership approach in their current school.
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This masterclass will require participation in 6 online workshops, each running for 2 hours. These are approximately 2-3 weeks apart.
There will be pre-reading prior to each workshop.
Before each workshop, engagement with posts on the Masterclass online group discussion forum will also be required.
Participants have the option, at an additional cost, of undertaking reflective supervision with Kirsty. Sessions will be 1 hour sessions, online (in-person is a possibility, if Kirsty is working at your school but will attract a higher fee).
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Masterclasses run for 2 hours, every 2-3 weeks (see Dates section, below).
Pre-reading and discussion forum engagement may be a further 2 hours each 2-3 weeks.The Masterclass will follow the 4C approach, creating opportunities for experience, reflection and inquiry in your leadership context. As such, we will be reflecting on the application of our learning in your schools throughout the masterclass. In other words, it is not just the sessions with us and each other that will be important but how you spend the time in between that will truly deepen the learning.
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Class 1
Thurs May 28, 2026 - 3.45pm - 5.45pmClass 2
Thurs June 11, 2026 - 3.45pm - 5.45pmClass 3
Thurs July 2, 2026 - 3.45pm - 5.45pm
Class 4
Thurs July 23 - 3.45pm - 5.45pm
Class 5
Thurs Aug 13, 2026 - 3.45pm - 5.45pm
Class 6
Thurs Sept 3, 2026 - 3.45pm - 5.45pm -
The cost of this masterclass is $1,800 ex GST per person, for the first two participants.
Schools wishing to send more than two participants should contact us for group rates.
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This masterclass is an online program.
Reflective Supervision sessions will take place either online, or can take place onsite at your school, if Kirsty is working at your school.
Be supported by connection with like-minded school leaders
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Be supported by connection with like-minded school leaders *
We know how hard leading schools can be - and that’s before you even start thinking about transformation. We love providing networking opportunities for those school leaders who understand how valuable peer support can be, throughout your transformative leadership career.
Registration Form
Register for the 4C Leadership Masterclass 2026 today.