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School Principal 134311
Migration information for School Principal applicants, including VETASSESS assessment evidence, school leadership duties and skilled or sponsored pathway review.
School Principal migration overview
School Principal matters should show accountable leadership of a school, governance duties, staff management, education outcomes, compliance responsibilities and senior decision-making authority.
- ANZSCO code 134311 should be checked against the applicant duties, seniority and education setting.
- Assessing authority: VETASSESS.
- Possible pathways may include subclass 186, subclass 190, subclass 482, subclass 491 and subclass 494, depending on current occupation-list settings and personal circumstances.
- Detailed role documents, qualifications, references and employment records can be important for the occupation match.
Documents and evidence to prepare
These are common evidence categories for School Principal matters. The correct list depends on the skills assessment pathway, work history and visa subclass.
education or leadership qualificationacademic transcriptschool organisation chartposition descriptiongovernance or compliance recordsstaff management evidenceemployment referencesidentity documents
Skills assessment
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File evidence
Prepare detailed references, qualification records and supporting documents showing the real level of responsibility.
Visa strategy
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