SASSLA - South Australian State School Leaders Association

LATEST NEWS

Members now receive journey insurance

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Admin

SASSLA now offers another service for its members by way of Journey Insurance. All SASSLA members are automatically covered by our group policy if you are injured in your journey to or from work. R... More

Principal Bullied by Senior Official

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Admin

SASSLA featured in The Sunday Mail on 6 August 2017 in relation to a Principal 'bullied' by senior official... More

Principals Fear Being Set Up for Investigations

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Admin

Principals fear being 'set up for investigation' - 23 May 2016. Our Chief Executive talks with The Educator. http://www.educatoronline.com.au/news/principals-fear-being-set-up-for-investigation-... More

Principals/Teachers Ruined by Long Inquiries

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Admin

Principals/teachers “ruined” by long inquiries Tim Williams, Education Reporter, The Sunday Mail 10 April 2016 Principals and teachers are having their careers ruined by police-style investiga... More

Where is the Next Generation of School Leaders?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Admin

There are fewer people seeking to become school leaders in the South Australian public education system. This is a worrying trend, particularly when many of the current school leaders are nearing the ... More

CURRENT ISSUES

Leadership Policy Paper

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Admin

Leadership Policy Paper The SASSLA Board is excited to share our Leadership Policy Paper. Our aim is to represent the interests of our members by developing well-grounded policy positions on sc... More

2018 EB Negotiations Begin

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Admin

SASSLA Bargaining Agents are representing members who have appointed them in the 2018 Enterprise Bargaining negotiations, under Section 76(2) of the Fair Work Act, to give specific representatio... More

Leaders and the Law

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Admin

Leaders are required to have a good working knowledge of the law and must ensure their school or preschool is operating within the law. A major factor in the increasing demand and complexity of lea... More

How to deal with vexatious parents/carers

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Admin

So you thought as a school leader that your only concern would be dealing with children’s issues and staff issues? Wishful thinking. Whilst the majority of complaints or concerns from parents/carers... More

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Admin

Site leaders must be, and be seen to be, above reproach. Schools must examine their own practices with regard to all staff ensuring they have conflict of interest policies in relation to staff appoi... More

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We focus exclusively on school and preschool leadership to give you advocacy without compromise.
Our membership is excellent value for money compared to other sources. Membership fees are $34.03 per fortnight and are tax deductible.
Regular email, web and social media updates about leaders’ work and legal matters affecting education.
Conferences and seminars dedicated to school leadership issues throughout the year.

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Without the support of SASSLA I would not have stayed connected to and be continuing in my chosen and much loved career. It is so important that Principals have the full support and confidence of the Department. My very public legal case highlighted the fragility of the system when support and confidence dissipates in the face of political interference, media attacks and intolerance. SASSLA gave me support and encouragement during a very difficult time and when it seemed that no-one else would listen

Sue Burtenshaw, Principal

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Sue Burtenshaw, Principal

From time to time Principals and leaders alike can be presented with challenges or matters within education which can only be resolved with legal advice and/or representation. I was fortunate enough to be a member of SASSLA when I needed legal representation. The SASSLA team not only helped with providing me access to their legal advisors; they also made regular contact with me, providing much needed moral support and professional advice. Thanks SASSLA

Stuart Miller, Principal

Whilst other associations and the Department talk about leader well-being, it has only been SASSLA who has provided the care, concern and professional guidance for me over the past two years. As leaders we often hear of others enduring stressful times and it is easy to gossip, dismiss or think it won’t happen to us and walk away. I hope no-one has to endure what I have, but if you do, you can’t afford not to belong to SASSLA.

Lynne-Maree Hastings, Principal

SASSLA is the sounding board school leaders need. It is unfortunate that principals and other leaders need this type of protection but when needed it is efficient, supportive and acted on in a timely manner. SASSLA provides a highly confidential service through email, phone conversations or site visits. This organisation provides independent legal advice for a group of educators who experience common issues and are open to litigation.

Mary Asikas, Principal

I see my SASSLA membership as a type of insurance policy. It’s my support network to fall back on in possible times of crisis. Knowing that I have legal assistance a phone call away and financial assistance with legal costs gives me peace of mind. It’s reassuring to know that I have genuine peer support now and throughout my future career.

Ilia Tsoutouras, Principal

As a principal, we can find ourselves in circumstances beyond that which we expected or are prepared for. One such event occurred to me creating much concern and pressure. Fortunately, SASSLA was there ensuring a positive outcome which has seen me back doing what I love; educating our state's future.

Travis Bartlett, Principal

Joining SASSLA has afforded me the greatest level of professional support I could possibly have hoped for. It provided me the opportunity to be heard meaningfully and with the assumption of good intent. The Association has shown great expertise in both legal and departmental processes, as well as holding clear understandings about management and site context. I will continue to appreciate their professional network and membership.

Betty Elsworthy, Preschool Director