Become a principal
The path to becoming a principal
There is no set path to becoming a principal in Australia, but we have gathered resources that may help you find your own journey. Requirements for the role may differ across states, territories, and school sectors; so it is important to check the guidelines for your specific context.
Learn from other principals
What is it about education that attracted current principals into the profession? Read interviews and watch videos with principals to learn about their steps through leadership.
Introduce the Leadership Profiles to others
Get access to an easy-to-use workshop with resources designed to introduce the Profiles to your team or schools in a useful and informative way.
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View allSee the Profiles in action
Discover how principals, aspiring school leaders and other system leaders use the Leadership Profiles to develop leadership within and across schools.
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View allGuidelines for the induction of new school leaders in Australia
For those stepping into the role, the Guidelines for the Induction of New School Leaders in Australia provide advice on what leadership induction is, why it matters and the conditions and focus areas for leadership induction. It also outlines strategies for supporting induction and the roles played by various individuals and organisations in managing and supporting induction processes.
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