Information for aspiring principals
Kia ora and welcome to the aspiring principals landing page. The resources, news, and discussions in this section focus on helping you to understand what is required from a school’s educational leader.
Principals play a key role in developing and supporting teaching and learning in their schools, and in managing systems, staff, and students. It is a complex and challenging job, yet one that is enjoyable and rewarding.
Good preparation for being a principal is important. If you aspire to principalship, you can use this section to find out more about the role of the principal, to explore the kinds of issues that principals face, and to interact with other aspiring leaders who have similar questions, interests, and experiences.
Educational Leaders is one of the support tools that will deliver information about resources and learning opportunities offered by the Professional Leadership Plan 2009 – 2010. As part of this plan 230 aspiring principals from primary, secondary and area schools are participating in a programme that focuses on hard-to-staff schools and embedding culturally responsive leadership practices.
- Applications now open for the 2011 National Aspiring Principals Programme 01/09/2010
- New video resource for leaders supports self-review tools 16/08/2010
- Tū Rangatira released 05/08/2010
- Update on He Kākano 30/07/2010
- News about ultra-fast broadband seminars for schools 09/07/2010
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- Preparing for principalship: a personal story 2010
- Using evidence in the classroom for professional learning 2010
- Learning conversations that strengthen teaching practice 2010
- Small School Challenges: learning lessons from small school headteachers 2010
- Leading Curriculum Innovation in Practice 2010
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