Australian professional standards for principals focus on ensuring the highest quality of education and leadership for students. These standards are designed to guide principals in their role as educational leaders and to support them in effectively managing teachers and

The Australian Professional Standard for Principals

This Standard is more than a framework; it’s a blueprint for success, outlining the knowledge, understanding, and actions that principals need.

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The Three Essential Leadership Requirements for Australian Principals

Principals are the captains of the ship, steering schools toward success. At the core of effective school leadership lie three essential Leadership Requirements

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Knowledge and Understanding: The Australian Professional Standards for Principals

Principals, as educational stewards, are required to possess profound knowledge and insight, driving school improvement and fostering student success.

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Leading Teaching and Learning: Professional Practices for Australian Principals

This practice places principals in the vanguard of cultivating a thriving culture of education, nurturing students into enthusiastic, lifelong learners.

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Leading Improvement, Innovation, and Change: Professional Practices for Principals

The Professional Practice of Leading Improvement, Innovation, and Change is your compass to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education.

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Developing Self and Others: Professional Practices for Australian Principals

Principals are not solitary leaders; they are the architects of a thriving professional learning community where continuous improvement is the norm.

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Leading the Management of the School: Professional Practices for Principals

The Professional Practice of Leading the Management of the School is the linchpin that holds the intricate machinery of a school together.

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Engaging and Working with the Community: Professional Practices for Principals

Principals who excel in Engaging and Working with the Community understand that a school is not an isolated entity; it’s a vibrant part of a larger community.

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A Guide to the Professional Practices for Australian Principals

The Australian Professional Standard for Principals outlines five core Professional Practices that underpin effective leadership.

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Personal Qualities, Social and Interpersonal Skills – The Australian Professional Standard for Principals

Principals are catalysts for positive change, relying on their personal qualities and social skills to foster an environment of growth and learning.