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022 080 1613
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Rowan Johanson

MEdLd, BE, GradDipTchg (Secondary), GradDipTheol

Rowan is a director of The Education Group. He has previously worked as a secondary school Deputy Principal, mathematics teacher, Business Analyst, and rugby coach. He has a passion and focus in promoting equity and success for a school’s most vulnerable students.

Current areas of expertise include effective school and department self-review and review, teacher, leadership and classroom coaching, assessment for learning, restorative practice, professional development, and school curriculum development. He has worked extensively in the areas of mentoring of students and student achievement tracking to inform effective academic and pastoral interventions.

Services to schools involve knowledge of current research and the ability to translate this into practical strategies for school leaders and teachers, as well as ensuring students’ learning needs take priority and that the school is a well-functioning and effective learning community.

Contact rowan to enquire about some of the services below:

Department Reviews
Senior Leader Reviews and PGC
Secondary Senior Leader Professional Learning Groups
Data support for tracking and reporting achievement, attendance and engagement

All sessions by Rowan Johanson

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Leadership
Being an Effective Dean
For Deans to clarify their leadership role and responsibilities, strengthen communication skills, provide strategies for working with students, colleagues and parents, opportunities to share ideas for managing priorities, time and workload​.
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2 Mar & 3 Mar 2026 Auckland
11 Mar & 12 Mar 2026 Wellington
25 Mar & 26 Mar 2026 Dunedin
20 May & 21 May 2026 Christchurch
29 Jul & 30 Jul 2026 Online
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Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Online
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Leadership
Being an Effective Head of Department
For all new HODs/HOLs/HOFs/HOLAs, or those who want to refresh their leadership practice, this programme looks at all aspects of the role and its responsibilities.
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16 Feb & 17 Feb 2026 Auckland
9 Mar & 10 Mar 2026 Wellington
23 Mar & 24 Mar 2026 Dunedin
18 May & 19 May 2026 Christchurch
27 Jul & 28 Jul 2026 Online
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Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Online
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Coaching
Coaching in Leadership
Designed for current and aspiring leaders in educational settings, this workshop offers an extended learning experience. Coaching in Leadership is a highly practical and evidence-based workshop that provides in-depth learning about the theory and application of coaching as a contemporary way of leading.
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17 Mar & 18 Mar & 26 May & 27 May 2026 Auckland
28 Jul & 29 Jul & 22 Sep & 23 Sep 2026 Auckland
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Auckland
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Leadership
Empowering Specialist Classroom Teachers: Leadership, Mentorship & Pedagogy
Empower your influence beyond the classroom: This one-day workshop equips Specialist Classroom Teachers with the leadership, mentoring, and pedagogical tools to drive teacher growth, foster collaboration, and lift student achievement across their school.
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18 Feb 2026 Auckland
23 Jul 2026 Online
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Auckland, Online
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Coaching
Instructional Coaching for Enhancing Teaching Practice
Practical support for Senior and Middle Leaders to achieve powerful improvements in teaching and learning. You will learn how to strengthen the conversations with teachers and how to make observations purposeful to achieve positive shifts in teaching and learning practice and improve Professional Growth Cycle outcomes.
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6 May & 7 May 2026 Auckland
10 Jun & 11 Jun 2026 Christchurch
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Auckland, Christchurch
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Coaching
Introduction to Leadership Coaching
This practical course explores all three elements of effective coaching practice: the GROWTH conversational framework; the key coaching skills; a coaching Way of Being; and how to apply these in a range of conversational contexts.
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2 Mar & 3 Mar 2026 Auckland
29 Apr & 30 Apr 2026 Auckland
29 Apr & 30 Apr 2026 Hamilton
6 May & 7 May 2026 Dunedin
11 May & 12 May 2026 Wellington
18 May & 19 May 2026 Tauranga
19 May & 20 May 2026 Christchurch
21 May & 22 May 2026 Palmerston North
9 Sep & 10 Sep 2026 Auckland
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Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Palmerston North
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Leadership
Leading Assessment for Learning: Secondary
Assessment for Learning is a national PLD priority. This online programme provides senior and curriculum leaders with the knowledge and strategies to lead the effective implementation of AfL practices across their school.
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22 Oct & 23 Oct 2025 Online
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Online
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Leadership
Leading Assessment: Primary and Intermediate
Empower your leadership by shaping effective assessment systems and making the most of the new assessment tools. Explore AI in assessment, data-driven change, schoolwide coherence, reporting, and action planning.
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25 Mar & 26 Mar 2026 Auckland
27 Aug & 28 Aug 2026 Auckland
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Auckland
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Leadership
Being an Effective AP/DP (Secondary) - Coming Soon!
A focused leadership workshop for Assistant and Deputy Principals in secondary schools to build confidence and impact.
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28 Apr & 29 Apr 2026 Auckland
2 Jun & 3 Jun 2026 Wellington
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Auckland, Wellington
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Leadership
Being an Effective AP/DP (Secondary)
Lead with confidence, inspire with purpose. This two-day workshop empowers APs, DPs, and aspiring leaders to master coaching, navigate tough conversations, and drive curriculum change.
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28 Apr & 29 Apr 2026 Auckland
2 Jun & 3 Jun 2026 Wellington
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Auckland, Wellington
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