Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited's (AITSL) mission is to promote excellence so that teachers and school leaders have the maximum impact on student learning in all Australian schools.
AITSL's areas of focus are on initial teacher education, school leadership for more autonomous schools and on supporting practicing teachers. Accordingly, AITSL develops policies and resources, pursues partnerships to embed its work undertakes research on what works best so that student learning is maximised. In brief, AITSL: defines and maintains national standards for teachers and principals; leads and influences improvement in teaching and school leadership; supports and recognises high quality professional practice.
AITSL is also the designated assessing authority for people migrating to Australia as teachers. The Commonwealth of Australia, as represented by the Minister for Education, is the sole member of the company. AITSL operates under its own constitution, with an independent board of directors.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Other
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Established By/Under More info
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and subject to the provisions of the Commonwealth Corporations Act 2001
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
11
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
PO Box 299
Collins Street West VIC 8007
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Prof. John Hattie | 1 July 2020 | 30 June 2023 |
Deputy Chair | Mr. Christopher Wardlaw PSM | 1 May 2023 | 30 April 2024 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Mr. Malcolm Elliott | 1 August 2020 | 31 July 2023 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Renez Lammon | 1 August 2020 | 31 July 2023 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr Lee-Anne Perry AM | 21 March 2022 | 20 March 2025 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Ms. Beth Blackwood | 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2024 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Dr. Jennifer Buckingham | 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2024 |
Director/Non-Executive Director | Prof. Donna Pendergast | 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2024 |
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