Registered Migration Australia

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

ANZSCO 134311 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A School Principal plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the educational and administrative aspects of primary, middle or intermediate and secondary schools including physical and human resources. Registration or licensing is required. School Principal is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

School Principal Alternative Titles

 

  • Headmaster/mistress

 

Specialisations

 

  • Middle or Intermediate School Principal
  • Primary School Principal
  • Secondary School Principal

 

Occupation Lists
School Principal is on the following skill lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

 

 

 

Group: 1343 School Principals

 

School Principal job description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a School Principal is to plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the educational and administrative aspects of primary, middle or intermediate, and secondary schools including physical and human resources.

 

Tasks

  • determining educational programs based on curricula set by educational authorities
  • implementing systems and procedures to monitor school performance and student enrolments
  • directing administrative and clerical activities concerning student admissions and educational services
  • preparing school budgets and maintaining budgetary controls
  • promoting the educational program, and representing schools in the wider community
  • supervising the maintenance of school facilities
  • enforcing a disciplinary code to create a safe and conducive environment for students and teachers
  • organising and implementing methods of raising additional funds in conjunction with parent groups
  • controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
  • may teach students

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the School Principal unit group (Group 1343) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Registration or licensing as a School Principal is required in Australia.


Occupations within the School Principal Group

 

  • 134311 School Principal

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • School Principal is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a School Principal in Australia is $ 130,376 for male employees and $ 124,516 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 49.4 Females: 44.1 Persons: 46.2

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 1343) School principals - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your School Principal skilled visa application. Our clients receive the highest possible rate of success from our years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Australia’s Skilled Migration program. 

 

 

Licensing and/or Professional Associations

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements. It may benefit to become a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation which could help with your employment and visa application prospects.