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History Teaching Masterclass: Leading with Purpose, You Can Do It! - 22 Oct 25

Step into leadership with purpose. From ideas to impact: Your faculty leadership toolkit.

This HTAV masterclass will provide practical insights and strategies for leading an effective History or Humanities Faculty. Whether you are currently in a leadership role or aspiring to step into one, this masterclass is for you.

Key takeaways include:

• practical advice about the day-to-day running of your faculty
• tips for building teacher capacity and influencing student outcomes
• strategies for meeting the priorities and goals of your school’s strategic planning.

HTAV’s masterclass series brings you practising teachers and other experts sharing the things they really know about and/or have tested successfully in their setting.

Wednesday 22 October 2025, 4.00pm – 5.15pm
Online via Zoom

This event will be recorded and registered attendees will be able to access the video for a limited time.

Registrations close Friday 17 October 2025.
Unable to attend? Please register for the event and we will provide access to the recording and support materials once they are available.

Non HTAV Member	$150
HTAV Individual Member	$75	50% off the non-member rate
HTAV School Member	$98	35% off the non-member rate
HTAV Pre-service Teacher Member	$30	80% off the non-member rate

* All prices include GST.

HTAV ABN: 44 005 739 239

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Program

3.50 pm–4.00 pm	Attendees log in and get ready to enter the event.
4.00 pm–4.05 pm	Welcome
4.05 pm–5.30 pm	Leading with Purpose – You Can Do It! Alexis Watson, Norwood Secondary College This masterclass explores the essential qualities and practical strategies for leading a successful History or Humanities faculty. Designed for both current leaders and aspiring educators, the presentation offers insights into curriculum planning, data analysis, team building, and managing challenging staff. Participants will gain actionable tools for fostering collaboration, promoting their subjects, and aligning faculty goals with school-wide strategic priorities. Whether you're navigating day-to-day operations or driving long-term change, this masterclass will empower you to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose

About the presenter:

Alexis Watson is an experienced teacher of History and English. She is a former KLA Leader and Director of Curriculum, and she is currently the Senior School Principal at Norwood Secondary College. Alexis served on the HTAV Board from 2011–2019 and has presented at HTAV Annual Conferences focusing on Literacy, writing in History and curriculum development. Alexis is also a recipient of the HTAV Colin Pearce Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching and Learning of History and to the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria.

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Please note: The views and advice presented at HTAV events are not necessarily the views of HTAV. Teachers should use their professional judgement to decide whether to implement or apply what they learn.

Some presenters may use modified extracts from the Victorian Curriculum F–10. These may include the work of other authors. The VCAA does not endorse nor verify the accuracy of the information provided and accepts no responsibility for incomplete or inaccurate information. You can find the most up to date version of the Victorian Curriculum at victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au.

Event Location:	Online
Registrations Open:	14 Aug 25 8:00 AM
Registrations Close:	17 Oct 25 5:00 PM