About the allowance

You school board can apply to the Secretary of Education to offer an eligible principal an allowance of $50,000 per annum for a fixed period of 3 years.

The allowance is on top of other remuneration offered by the employing board. The recipient is expected to provide the leadership needed to improve a school’s student achievement.

The school and principal must each meet a range of separate eligibility criteria.

How to apply for the principal recruitment allowance

The principal recruitment allowance guide sets out the eligibility criteria and includes assessment intimation. It also sets out the expectations of principals who receive the allowance.

To be considered for eligibility, the school board must fill out the expression of interest form and email it to us.

Email: [email protected]