The Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and School Leadership
2011
On the 8th April, 2011 the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, the Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, announced The Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and School Leadership. The new national awards will celebrate and recognise the contribution of outstanding teachers and principals in delivering high quality education for young Australians. The Awards have been endorsed by all members of the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood and Youth Affairs.
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) is managing the Awards. Nominations from individuals will not be accepted by AITSL but must be sent to AISWA for nominations to be made to AITSL. We encourage your involvement in these new and prestigious national awards.
The Awards will provide a platform for recognising the ‘best of the best’ of Australia’s teachers and principals, across every sector and level of schooling in five award categories in five award categories:
- Australian Primary Teacher of the Year
- Australian Secondary Teacher of the Year
- Australian Primary Principal of the Year
- Australian Secondary Principal of the Year
- The Australian Government Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching or Leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
The awards application and judging processes will be based on the National Professional Standards for Teachers and the National Professional Standard for Principals. You can view information on the Standards at aitsl.edu.au.
PLEASE NOTE:
Deputy Principals, Curriculum Leaders etc. should be nominated as a 'Teacher'.
Award nominations must be sent to:
Tracey Gray - Manager Government Education Initiatives
at
tgray@ais.wa.edu.au
or
PO Box 1817
Osborne Park DC WA 6916
Nominations must be received by AISWA by
close of business on:
Friday, 10th June 2011
You can download documents and nomination forms from the list below:
AITSL Frequently Asked Questions
Awards Frequently Asked Questions
Power Point Presentation - Teacher and Principal Awards
Professional Statement - Teachers
AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers
AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers - FAQ
Professional Statement - Principals
AITSL National Professional Standards for Principals Exposure Draft
AITSL National Professional Standards for Principals Exposure Draft FAQ
