Principals
Principal class members of the AEU are automatically members of AEU Principals, the largest organisation representing principal class staff in Victorian public education.
The AEU believes principals and teachers are one profession and need a single powerful voice. The fast-growing AEU Principals association provides professional and industrial support and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
The AEU provides three dedicated principal class organisers who understand the particular challenges faced by principals and can offer advice and assistance in school or by phone or email. They also organise a busy schedule of meetings (PDF 95KB) across the state, to brief principal class members on current issues and provide an opportunity to meet socially and voice your concerns.
Jeff Walters (03 9418 4939) took up the role of principal class organiser in 2006 after 16 years as a primary principal. Peter Hendrickson (03 9418 4807) is the former principal of Sunbury College and active in teacher unions since 1976. Bob Parr (03 9418 4863) has worked with principals for many years and has unmatched expertise, knowledge and contacts.
The AEU Principals association has developed a set of core beliefs by which it operates. You can read it here. » more...
Teachers and principals in public schools are covered by the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2008. You can find a copy of the agreement, plus AEU advice and guidance about your pay and conditions here. » more...
The Principal Class Association Bulletin is a PDF newsletter emailed regularly to AEU Principals. You can find recent editions here. » more...
2012 date: Thursday August 23. One of the key events in the calendar for Victorian school leaders. » more...
The AEU provides broad-ranging support for principal class members through its organisers and through training and development opportunities with its partners in the VELC consortium and Teacher Learning Network. » more...
VELC is a major provider of professional support and development for aspiring and serving school leaders in Victoria. VELC is a consortium of the AEU, Deakin University and the Education Department. » more...
Check here regularly for details of upcoming AEU Principals regional meetings. Meetings are held regularly around Victoria. » more...
This section contains links to Australian and international leadership websites offering advice, support and networking opportunities. » more...
