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AITSL survey 2021

To make sure AITSL is supporting teachers and leaders, we hold stakeholder surveys to evaluate our impact. Find results from our 2021 survey here

Evidence, collaboration and consultation are at the heart of our work to support quality teaching and school leadership. This is why we hold a survey every 2 years to hear from our stakeholders.

Who are our stakeholders?

‘Stakeholders’ refers to stakeholders who responded to the survey.

2,592 stakeholders responded to the survey.

What roles do our stakeholders have?

  • 64% school teachers (37% experienced teachers, 19% middle-career teachers, 7% early career teachers).
  • 15% school leaders
  • 14% other influencers
  • 5% early childhood teachers
  • 2% pre-service teachers.

In which state or territory do our stakeholders live?

  • 31% NSW
  • 20% VIC
  • 16% WA
  • 15% QLD
  • 9% SA
  • 4% ACT
  • 3% TAS
  • 3% NT

Where do our stakeholders live?

  • 67% city
  • 31% regional
  • 2% remote

Where do our stakeholders work?

81% of stakeholders work in a school or early childhood setting.

School sector

  • 66% Government school
  • 17% Independent school
  • 17% Catholic school

School stage

  • 44% primary school
  • 44% secondary school
  • 6% early childhood
  • 5% special education

Awareness of AITSL

86% of stakeholders were very or fairly familiar with AITSL.

  • 95% school leaders
  • 93% pre-service teachers
  • 88% other influencers
  • 87% early childhood teachers
  • 84% school teachers.

Awareness of AITSL was broadly consistent across all states and territories.

  • 96% ACT
  • 96% TAS
  • 89% VIC
  • 89% WA
  • 89% SA
  • 84% NSW
  • 83% QLD
  • 83% NT

Awareness of AITSL was also high across different locations.

  • 88% city
  • 86% regional
  • 92% remote

Engagement with AITSL

In the last 12 months, AITSL’s stakeholders engaged in various ways.

  • 89% visited the website
  • 82% read AITSL Mail
  • 78% used AITSL tools or resources

More than a quarter of stakeholders (27%) had engaged with AITSL via social media

  • 62% LinkedIn
  • 27% YouTube
  • 27% Facebook
  • 22% Twitter

Stakeholders were likely to engage with AITSL in the next 12 months.

Effectiveness of AITSL

Pre-service teachers, school leaders and other influencers felt most satisfied with AITSL’s promotion of excellence in the profession.

Awareness of AITSL’s policies and standards was strong amongst stakeholders. 98% of stakeholders were aware of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Australian Professional Standards Cover

Awareness of other policies and standards was also high:

AITSL’s tools and resources were rated highly by stakeholders.

AITSL’s tools and resources were rated highly by stakeholders.

Stakeholders rated the Australian Professional Standard for Principals and the Leadership profiles (7.8) and Leading for Impact (7.3) highest in terms of their benefit to education in Australia.

Teacher-specific tools and resources

The Teacher-Self-Assessment Tool had the highest rate of awareness and use among teachers (60%).

School leader-specific tools and resources

The 360° Reflection tool had the highest rate of awareness and use among school leaders (39%).