Course description
The Department for Education, Children and Young People is committed to supporting our principals by equipping them with essential foundational leadership and management capabilities
The new essential requirement supports candidates to meet accountabilities regarding department policies, processes and procedures associated with the role of school-based principals.
Modules are delivered across four key learning areas:
- Teaching and learning
- Human, financial and facilities resource management
- Engaging and working with the community
- Student and staff wellbeing for learning
The modules are designed as self-paced online learning accessed via the Departments learning management system.
It is anticipated a candidate will require approximately 25 hours to complete the 17 self-paced learning modules online.
Aspiring DECYP aspiring principals can also add this learning to their plan using the instructions in this Quick Guide.
Program outcomes
All candidates who seek to be appointed to the classification of school-based principal are required to complete the School Leadership and Management Prerequisite (SLMP) online modules prior to appointment and the commencement of employment from January 2025.
Merit-based recruitment and selection will apply for all school based principal vacancies.
Candidates who complete some or all the School Leadership and Management Prerequisites modules are under no obligation to apply for a principal role.
Principal Capability Framework
Cognitive
- Thinks analytically to source and process information and data
Social
- Creates a safe and secure environment for students and staff
Personal
- Is confident in ability to make a difference to teaching and learning
- Is responsible for own professional growth and wellbeing
Knowledge and Expertise
- Leads school management and administration