Voices of the Profession
Voices of the Profession
From Fitzroy Crossing in the far west to Bruny Island way down south, Australia’s more than 450,000 teachers and leaders are using their expertise to teach and guide 4 million+ students, every day.
Our principals and teachers service a vital role in our society, and act as mentors, experts and role models for future generations – and are valued by their community.
But, what is it about education that attracted some into the profession? What is it that they love most about teaching and/ or leading a school? We spoke to some in the profession who shared their stories which you can find below.
Principal Helen Finlay Q&A
Principals' love of learning
Principals play a crucial role in shaping the education landscape – being a principal is more than just “running a school”. They are leaders, experts, mentors and are passionate about what they do.
In our Spotlight report, Preparing for the rewards and challenges of a school principal role, we highlight an effective principal will have a significant impact on student learning in their school by shaping its culture and creating a shared vision.
We spoke to several principals to hear from them about some of the challenges they face as principal and their love for being a leader in their school.



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