Group
Occupation

141131 Assistant School Principal

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

141131 Assistant School Principal

Plans, organises, and supports the educational and administrative aspects of schools, including physical and human resources.

Registration or licensing is required.

School Principals are excluded from this occupation. School Principals are included in Occupation 141132 School Principal.

Alternative title

  • Deputy School Principal

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Maintains a respectful, safe, and productive learning environment for students and teachers
  • Ensures appropriate allocation of staff to teaching programs, including the engagement of casual relief teachers
  • Prepares and supervises class timetables
  • Supervises and coordinates the work of senior curriculum or year level coordinators
  • Mentors staff in the development, implementation, and assessment of learning programs
  • Manages the development, implementation, and review of specific school policies, programs, and operations
  • Implements systems and procedures to monitor and report on a school's performance
  • Provides support to School Principals when required
  • May teach students
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