At a press conference on 21 November 2024, the Minister announced proposed changes to Band A tenure arrangements. This work is the outcome of the Minister’s announcement in December 2023 that the department will develop a policy position effecting principal and preschool director permanency outside of the proposed enterprise agreement. An outline of the proposal […]
SASSLA has recently developed a paper which develops a future scenario for the function of the Band A Principal and Preschool Director (PSD) labour market. The paper is available to read here. The development of a future scenario of the functioning of the Band A labour market is a valuable tool to assess future risks
SASSLA is excited to partner with Monash University at our National Conference in May. We understand the major principal recruitment and retention crisis in South Australia and nationally due to intensified workloads and the emotional labour of managing diverse communities. We understand that change is urgently needed! Use the QR code below if you would
The recently released 2023 ACU Principal Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Report continues to highlight a concerning trend of increasing incidents of violence and bullying towards principals, exacerbating their stress levels and impacting their mental health. Everyone deserves a safe workplace, and it is simply intolerable that nearly 50% of principals are facing physical, verbal and
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SASSLA recently contributed to the Federal Government’s Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System in the form of a formal submission available to read here. The submission is focused on three areas we see as topical and important to future employment related education policy. These are: The Need for Improved Forecasting of Teacher
SASSLA and SASPA have collaborated on the development of a concept paper titled Reconceptualising the Principal Role. The purpose of this paper is to present a powerful and persuasive argument that a fresh look at the principal role is urgently needed. Our approach is to surface the key systemic issues relevant to the principal role
Excessive workload in the education workforce is a major problem that continues to be a hot topic in our profession. A lively discussion is also happening in political, academic and media circles about the nature of the problem and how it needs to be confronted. Workload is a critical area of focus in the current
Position Paper – Workload in 2023 EB Negotiations Read More »
In term 3 2022, SASSLA visited 12 school sites in the Iron Triangle, Riverland, South-East, Mid-North and Kangaroo Island. The focus of our site visits was to gain an appreciation of the issues and pressures facing principals and their leadership teams. Our work with country principals has enabled us to develop a more complete picture of
SASSLA, together with the Australian Principals Federation (VIC and WA Branch), have prepared a combined submission in response to the Federal Education Minister’s plan to address workforce shortages. We commend Minister Clare on the concerted attempts to grow and strengthen the teaching profession however we are concerned that the plan fails to note and address
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Phil and Mardi were on the road for the second half of term 3 visiting members’ sites at Whyalla, Port Augusta, Booleroo Centre, Renmark, Berri, Blanchetown, Moorak, Mount Gambier, Penola, and Kangaroo Island. It was great to meet regional leaders and experience first-hand their enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to the values of Public Education. The