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Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment: Portfolio Preparation Program

Learn the requirements of the VAPA professional portfolio and how to ensure yours is ready for submission.
Portrait: Tegan Knuckey, Assistant Principal of Balwyn High School
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Beyond classroom leadership: Tegan's path to assistant principal

Balwyn High School Assistant Principal, Tegan Knuckey, used strategic professional development and career pathways for teachers to grow her leadership skills, expand her network, and make a wider impact on education.
Portrait: Matt Cook, Assistant Principal of Albion North Primary School
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Matt's leadership path: PE teacher to assistant principal

Academy Alumni, Matt Cook, used professional learning programs to build confidence, grow his leadership skills, and progress from classroom teacher to aspiring principal.
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A lifelong learner: Danielle's growth as a school leader

Academy alumni, Danielle Heatley, has built a career of impact by combining her love of lifelong learning with Academy leadership programs, from VAPA to Leading Quality Conversations.
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Rhys Doyle on working alongside the Academy

Rhys Doyle, principal of Kensington Community High School, has been working alongside the Academy for 10 years, 5 of which have been in the leadership space. Rhys has completed the Unlocking Potential program, as well as VAPA, which have helped him continue to better himself to be the best educator he can be.
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Elevate your impact as a school leader with our exceptional professional learning programs. From the Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) to our professional learning programs and Teaching Impact Fellowship, we provide tailored, evidence-based learning to drive change in your school.
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Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment assessors

The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership is seeking VAPA assessors to support aspiring school principals. Learn about the role and application deadlines.
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Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) Overview

Learn how the Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) supports aspiring and past principals to demonstrate readiness for leadership. Find eligibility, process, fees, outcomes & how to apply.
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Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment - Privacy Collection and Research Consent
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Applications for Unlocking Potential: Principal Preparation

Now is the perfect time to make a start on your application for Unlocking Potential: Principal Preparation (UP). Find out what the process involves.
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Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) update

The Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) has existed since 2017. As a result of government policy, meeting the VAPA requirements became a mandatory requirement for all Victorian Principals appointed in Victorian government schools from January 1, 2022.

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Female representation in school leadership

CEO Dr Marcia Devlin AM reflects on the opportunities she has to increase female representation in school leadership positions through her role at the Academy.
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Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment: Information Sessions

Learn about the Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) and how it assesses readiness for the principal role.
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Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA)

Obtain your statement of readiness for principalship. Gain clear insights into how prepared you are for the role, guided by experienced former principals.
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Unlocking Potential: Principal Preparation

Prepare for your first principalship. Learn the skills of leading a thriving school community, while developing your strong networks through a principal internship.

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