Become a Mentor for Principals and Assistant Principals
Play a vital role in sharing your first-hand knowledge and experience with principals and assistant principals.
The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership is seeking expressions of interest from retired principals to become a mentor as part of the following programs:
Mentors play a critical role providing principals and assistant principals with first-hand experience and an understanding of the exciting, unique and challenging aspects of the role.
As a mentor, you will support mentees in gaining:
greater personal satisfaction and growth
improved decision-making skills
increased confidence in professional competencies
the opportunity to discuss new ideas before implementing them
improved emotional wellbeing.
Additionally, as a mentor, you will:
continue your contribution towards education and improving student outcomes
gain new skills and insights from your mentee
gain opportunities for self-reflection to grow both personally and professionally
develop partnerships and network with other like-minded retired principals.
Mentor requirements
To be considered for the role you must be a retired principal who is not currently employed in the teaching or public service.
