Group
Occupation

141131 Assistant School Principal

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
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 titles

  • Associate Principal
  • Deputy Principal
  • Vice Principal

Skill level: 1

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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