Key information

  • The essential requirement is to complete the School Leadership and Management Prerequisites (SLMP).
  • The SLMP covers department rules, processes, and procedures needed to be a school principal.
  • You can ask for access to the SLMP.
  • Any teacher or school leader with Australian teacher registration can complete the SLMP.

Learning for the School Leadership and Management Prerequisites is undertaken online.

  • The prerequisites are self-paced and cover four key learning areas.
  • It should take about 25 hours to complete.

Learning areas

The four key learning areas are:

  • Teaching and Learning
  • Human, Financial and Facilities Resource Management
  • Engaging and Working with the Community
  • Student and Staff Wellbeing for Learning

It will take you approximately 25 hours to complete the prerequisites.

Teachers and school leaders with an Australian teacher registration can access the School Leadership and Management.

If you are a current DECYP employed teacher, you can access this learning via MyCareer and add it to your learning plan. Follow the instructions in this Quick Guide.

If you are not currently a DECYP employed teacher, use the Request Access link below:

More information

Further information about the School Leadership and Management Prerequisites

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