OSCA 141131

Assistant School Principal

Overview

  • Employed persons

    10,500

  • Employment status

    93.7% Full time

    6.2% Part time

  • Median age

    46 years

  • Employment by sex

    71.7% Female

    28.3% Male

    Moderately female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.8%

  • Main employing industry

    Education and Training

Indicator Assistant School Principal Total employment
Employed persons 10,500 12,049,400
Median age 46 years 40 years
Full-time share 93.7% 64.2%
Part-time share 6.2% 35.8%
Female employment share 71.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 28.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.8% 2.2%
Main employing industry Education and Training Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Assistant School Principals plan, organise and support the educational and administrative aspects of schools, including physical and human resources.

What the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

  • Deputy School Principal

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Managers (1)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Assistant School Principal Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Education and Training 98.2% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 1.0% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Other Services 0.3% Construction 8.9%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 0.1% Education and Training 8.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.1% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Administrative and Support Services <0.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing <0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services <0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Construction 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      42.9%

    • Victoria

      21.8%

    • Queensland

      15.3%

    • South Australia

      6.3%

    • Tasmania

      1.8%

    • Northern Territory

      1.1%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.1%

    Assistant School Principal Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 4,500 42.9% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 2,300 21.8% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,600 15.3% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 660 6.3% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,000 9.7% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 190 1.8% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 120 1.1% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 120 1.1% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Assistant School Principal

    Total employment

    Age group Assistant School Principal Total employment
    15–24 years <0.1% 14.3%
    25–34 years 11.1% 22.7%
    35–44 years 32.6% 22.3%
    45–54 years 33.2% 20.4%
    55–64 years 20.0% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.9% 4.3%
    75 years and over <0.1% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Assistant School Principal Total employment
    Female 71.7% 48.5%
    Male 28.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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