The proposed Agreement has significant wins for Principal Members.  These include: 

• School classifications being determined based on global school budgets and not just student enrolments, to reflect the complexity of schools more fully.  
• A significant number of schools being reclassified at a higher level.  Where this happens, the substantive principal in that school will be appointed to the higher level without having to apply for the position. 
• No member being worse off, as salary maintenance is guaranteed for the very small number of cases where a school has been reclassified at a lower level. 
• The inclusion of three progression points within each level, so a principal can progress to the base salary of the next level if they meet PDP goals.  This acknowledges the skills and expertise that principals continue to develop after appointment. 
• Back pay for principals who have been substantively appointed to their school at any time since the beginning of Term 1 2022, where their school classification increases upon registration of the proposed Agreement.
• A review process so school classifications can be adjusted over time, in line with changes to global school budgets. 
• A review point built into the proposed Agreement so we can make sure it is operating as intended.