Improving induction: Part 2 – school leaders

Key messages:

1. The benefits of good induction for school leaders flow from the individual leader to the school community
2. High-quality induction helps build skills, shift professional identity and is adapted to the needs of the individual leader
3. Leaders may arrive in a role via 3 different pathways:
   • Accidental’ leaders benefit from induction that helps build networks and reduce feelings of isolation
   • Aspiring’ leaders want induction that immerses them quickly in the context of their new role
   • Anointed’ leaders need induction that helps shape their professional identities
4. The Guidelines for the Induction of New School Leaders in Australia provide evidence-informed practices to structure induction programs for new school leaders