Schools Principal role models AEU principal class advocacy has been pivotal in securing additional school funding in the past, but there is more to be done to secure fairer funding now and into the future.
Schools Adaptive leadership and staffing shortages The AEU is campaigning for system-level responses to the staffing crisis, with PCA members managing the toughest challenges since the 1990s.
Schools Principal consultation and staff retention Wins in the VGSA 2022 change the way principal class work is defined and allocated.
Schools A better deal for PCA members Principal class members can expect considerable workload benefits in the new Agreement. Here are some of the most significant changes.
Schools A meeting of hearts and minds When a group of PCA leaders met face-to-face with Minister Merlino, they powerfully expressed some of the most pressing issues faced by school leaders.
Schools A picture is worth a thousand words Workload issues are at the forefront of the current principal class action, while superannuation reclassification issues continue to rankle.
Schools Principals raise major concerns Unmanageable workload is one of the key issues members are dealing with, looking at the latest AEU State of Our Schools survey.
Schools Power in the principal class Only the AEU has the capacity to negotiate for principal pay and conditions, side by side with all schools members.
Schools Superannuation and part-time claims in the log of claims Our log of claims for the next Schools Agreement includes a significant change to the way principal salaries are arranged.
Schools Leading a paradigm shift As we look towards the end of ‘the longest school year’ in history, principal class (PCA) members are undertaking annual planning with a different mindset.
Schools Challenging times for school principals This year has been extremely challenging for school principals, but our new log of claims lays out the key issues we want addressed in the next agreement.
Schools PCA matters: leading culturally responsive schools A smoking ceremony held last at Boronia West Primary School was an important day in the school’s quest to build a more inclusive culture.
Schools PCA matters: Australia’s educational leaders step up Public school leaders have ensured that in spite of the overwhelming disruption caused by COVID-19, all students continued to have access to quality teaching and learning.
Schools We see the hard work of our principal members It goes without saying that principal members have done a tremendous job over the past few months, given the massive
Schools PCA members supporting one another For school principals facing challenges at work, their best support often comes from colleagues at nearby schools.
Schools The AEU demands increased support for principals to deal with school infrastructure It is unreasonable for principals to continue to be expected to plan and manage school infrastructure under the current model.
Schools Rolling out the Education State Principals often feel caught in the middle as a constant stream of initiatives are put in place by a government pushing its Education State agenda.
Schools Preparing for long-term plans Given the end of the year is approaching, it’s worth principals going over what needs to be included in their long-term plan.
Schools A principals’ guide to implementing the 30+8 clause Consultation is key to managing workload, as is knowing how much time it will take to implement new government initiatives.