Beginning Principals’ PLD Resources
The Principals podcast
- The Ministry’s new podcast series ‘The Principals’ invites experienced principals and other experts to talk about some of the fundamentals of the role.
- It’s a relaxed, conversational introduction to some big topics that you’ll find helpful if you’re looking to become a principal, just starting out, or are more experienced and looking for fresh perspectives on some of the key parts of the job.
- You’ll hear from guests who open up about their experiences, and the lessons they learnt throughout their careers.
- Each episode is packed with helpful advice for what to expect as a beginning principal, and there’s plenty to learn for more experienced leaders.
- New episodes of the podcast release weekly between now and Term 1 next year, so it’s worth checking back in for new content.
You can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts:
If you’re looking for a deep dive into any of the topics covered in the podcast, you can check out the new self-directed eLearning modules for principals:
Beginning Principals eLearning Modules
- The Ministry’s 30 new eLearning modules offer a deep dive into the topics that are important for beginning principals to know.
- They give beginning and aspiring principals a chance to engage in structured, self-directed professional learning that covers the fundamentals of being a principal
- You can work through the modules at your own pace and revisit as needed.
- New modules are being released regularly between now and Term 1 next year, so it’s worth checking back in to see what’s available.
Find the modules by logging in to the Education Learning Management System using your Education Sector Logon (ESL) here:
If you’re looking for a shorter, more conversational introduction to some of these fundamentals, you can listen to the new podcast series, The Principals:
