Recommendation 5

It was recommended that the Department of Education:

Review the recruitment process and job description for principals. The job description review should include greater clarity and description of principals’ accountabilities and the authorising environment, including but not limited to references to the Education Act 2015 and regulations, PSEMA, the NTPS code of conduct, and other relevant legislation and frameworks. If required, the job description should be more than one page to ensure a comprehensive description of responsibilities. Recruitment processes should include clear guidance for panel members on the new job description and suggested questions to be asked of referees against key selection criteria.

Status

This recommendation has been completed.

Principal job description templates have been updated to outline the legislative requirements and accountability placed upon principal positions.