David is a highly experienced educational leader with a profound dedication to impactful leadership, change management, and innovation. With an impressive tenure of over 20 years as a School Principal, spanning schools across both Queensland and New South Wales, his most recent position being at St. Therese’s Catholic School in Cairns. Throughout his career, David…
Pam is a seasoned education professional with over 45 years of experience, holding degrees in Arts, Education, and an MBA. She has played key roles as a Principal and in managing learning and wellbeing for Catholic schools and leading School Quality and Performance for Catholic Education South Australia. As an active member of professional organisations,…
With an impressive 40-year career in education, Kath’s journey began in Glasgow before she moved to Australia in 1985. Her academic achievements include a Science degree from the University of Glasgow, a teaching Diploma from Notre Dame College of Education, and a Master of Education from Flinders University. In Adelaide, Kath’s contributions to education are…
Dr. Rijken retired as Principal and CEO of Cardijn College, leaving an indcedible mark on the institution overseeing 1950 students and 240 staff across three campuses. His expertise extends beyond executive school administration to educational research at Curtin University, where he serves as an Adjunct Research Fellow, and part-time lecturing at the University of Adelaide….
With an illustrious 40-year career in education and leadership, John brings a wealth of experience to our community with experience in a diverse range of educational settings including Preschool to Year 12 schools, day and boarding schools, city and country schools, Catholic colleges and private schools. John’s 30 years of senior educational and executive leadership…
In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell introduces the concept of thin-slicing, which pertains to the ability to make swift decisions based on minimal information. He contends that while thin-slicing can effectively reach accurate conclusions, it is also susceptible to biases and stereotypes. The way you approach an interview is essential. Once the interviewer, along with…
Introducing our first ‘Voices of Change – Leading Education Forward’ video featuring Dr Paul Teys We’re beyond excited to kick off our Voices of Change series with a compelling conversation featuring Dr Paul Teys – a visionary change provocateur, strategist, and coach for educational leaders. In this must-watch interview, Dr. Teys dives into the evolving…
Does It Really Matter? The recruitment of school leaders is one of the most significant responsibilities for any educational organisation. The process is more than filling a vacancy; it’s about shaping the future of the school and its community. But does the composition of the recruitment panel—the group tasked with selecting the right leader—really make…
According to the ATWD National Trends: Teacher Workforce publication, which provides insight into emerging national trends in the teacher workforce, men are overrepresented among school leaders, presenting a notable disparity in gender representation. In 2022, women comprised 76% of registered teachers, yet only 71% of senior leaders. From 2020 to 2022, the proportion of women…
The Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) provides insights into the median hours worked by senior and middle leaders. In 2022, these senior leaders worked 58 hours a week, or 153% of contracted hours. Meanwhile, middle leaders’ median hours worked were 52 or 137% of contracted hours. Despite a slight reduction in the median hours worked…