School Principals
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.
Average Salary
$107,588
Average Age
51yo
Job Growth
The number of School Principals working in Australia is expected to increase by 6.5% by 2019
Education Level
95.6% of School Principals have gained a qualification at a Bachelor degree level or above
Most Important skills for a School Principal
- Giving full attention to what others are saying
- Understanding written documents
- Talking to others to convey information effectively
- Using logic and reasoning
Key Statistics for School Principals
56% are female
97% work full-time
How do I become a School Principal?
Entry level Education courses generally don’t carry any pre-requisites. However some courses may rerquire the applicant to complete a numeracy and written skills test.
Certificate III in Education Support
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Support
Top Education Courses
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Melbourne Only)
Melbourne College of Further Education
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (QLD Only)
Collaboration Learning
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Foundation Education
Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching
University of Canberra
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Swinburne Open Education
Progress your career
If you are looking to take the next step in your Education career, look to a Diploma or Bachelor Degree. Diplomas can be used as a pathway program if you aren’t ready to step straight into a Bachelor.
Bachelor of Education
Advanced Tesol Diploma
Education Courses
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