ANZSCO 1343 - School Principals

Released – 22/11/2022

School Principals plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the educational and administrative aspects of primary, middle or intermediate, and secondary schools including physical and human resources.

Skill Level:

  • For most occupations, a bachelor degree or higher qualification in Australia or New Zealand is required. (*at least five years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1) may substitute for the formal qualification)
  • Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks:

  • determining educational programs based on curricula set by educational authorities
  • implementing systems and procedures to monitor school performance and student enrolments
  • directing administrative and clerical activities concerning student admissions and educational services
  • preparing school budgets and maintaining budgetary controls
  • promoting the educational program, and representing schools in the wider community
  • supervising the maintenance of school facilities
  • enforcing a disciplinary code to create a safe and conducive environment for students and teachers
  • organising and implementing methods of raising additional funds in conjunction with parent groups
  • controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
  • may teach students

Occupations

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