The National Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leaders provide a common reference point to describe, celebrate and support the complex and varied work of teachers and school leaders in the new Independent Schools.

These standards describe what teachers and school leaders, including School Operators/Principals, need to know, understand and be able to do. They also provide a clear vision of the performance, knowledge, skills and dispositions that teachers and school leaders need to support the introduction of the new Curriculum Standards and Independent Schools, which are key features of Education for a New Era.

Combined with the Curriculum Standards and school-developed curricula offered in the Independent Schools, the National Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leaders illustrate the wide range of capabilities and knowledge that contemporary educators must possess to provide high-quality instruction and support improved student learning.

List of the 12 National Professional Standards for School Leaders

• Standard #1
• Standard #2
• Standard #3
• Standard #4
• Standard #5
• Standard #6
• Standard #7

National Professional Standards for School Leaders