Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership & Management)

School of Education

If you are an experienced 4-year trained teacher who wants to focus your career on leadership and senior management positions in schools, The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) will provide a thorough introduction to the subject. This postgraduate qualification will inspire you to advance your teaching career with flexible learning options available for busy teachers. Get in contact today to start your leadership journey.

• Why study this program?

  Do you believe that teaching is more than just a job but a vocation? If you are an experienced teacher who would like to become a more effective leader and manager, this graduate certificate is a step in the right direction. We realise that working teachers are time-poor, so we offer highly flexible learning options.

  The Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) comprises four courses of study. The suite of available courses focuses on a range of dimensions of Leadership and Management, as well as pastoral care and wellbeing. This program is ideal for teachers wanting to move into senior management positions or develop their own leadership skills.

  Graduates of this program may choose to enrol in a Master of Education at Notre Dame.

• Program summary

  Students must complete four of the following courses:

  • Theories and Models of Leadership for Catholic Schools
  • Theology of Leadership
  • Strategic Management in Education
  • Christian Formation in Education
  • Retreat Leadership in Catholic Schools
  • Ethical Leadership for Today’s Organisations
  • Leadership as Reflective Practice
  • Critical Issues in Religious Education
  • Positive Education: Wellbeing and Student Achievement
  • Pastoral Care and the School
  • Mentoring and Coaching Graduate, Early Careers and Established Teachers
  • Teaching and Leading in the Middle Years of Schooling
  • Instructional Leadership
  • The Professional Religious Educator
  • Building Resilient Teachers and Schools
  • Educational Law for Teachers and School Leaders
  • Ethical Issues in Professional Life

  For a list of courses available please see Schedule of Courses.

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

  Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

• Entry requirements

  University Admission Requirements  

  To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University’s minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University’s Policy: Admission and Credit.

  Academic Requirements

  Academic requirements for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) 4071 Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) Page 3 of 6 Effective Date: 1 January 2023 are:

  • English Language Test Scores
    Education students who have English as an Additional language and are admitted on the basis of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score below 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 reading and writing).

  Specific Program Requirements for Admission

  To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) applicants must also meet the following specific requirements

  • A Bachelor or postgraduate degree in teaching/education or a cognate discipline.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership & Management) graduates will be able to:

  1. Critically apply and reflect on advanced knowledge and understandings of specialised educational theory and practices within the domain of educational leadership and management
  2. Critically evaluate issues pertaining to leadership and management models and practices, decision-making, industrial relations, the law, organisational culture, reflective practice, and responses to critical issues underlying the understanding of significant recent developments in education
  3. Use cognitive, technical, and creative skills with initiative and a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to generate understanding of complex issues in educational leadership and management
  4. Use communication and technical skills to implement, justify and interpret leadership and management models and practices, decision-making, industrial relations, the law, organisational culture, reflective practice, and responses to critical issues within educational contexts.

• Career opportunities

  A Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership & Management) will provide qualified and experienced teachers with the skills and knowledge to become leaders in schools or education settings. Careers include deputy principal, principal, and curriculum leader.

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Scholarships

  Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

  These can be funded by Notre Dame, industry, individuals and non-profit organisations, to provide financial assistance to students to support costs associated with study. This could include buying food, paying rent, transport, and household bills, raising children as single parents, being a single-income household, becoming unemployed or caring for a sick loved one.

  Please visit the Scholarships Finder to see which scholarships are available to Postgraduate students.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
  A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at a university where the Australian Government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study. Students must pay the rest, which is called the ‘student contribution amount’.

  In a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees will be split into two portions:

  The Commonwealth contribution, which is the portion paid by the Australian Government.

  The student contribution, which is the portion you pay. You may choose to pay upfront or defer your student contribution with a HECS-HELP Loan. The HECS-HELP loan scheme assists eligible students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your HECS-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  Eligible students will be offered a CSP – you do not need to apply.

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

• More information

  Considering your uni options?
  Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process.

  If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, the Prospective Students Office can help. Book a 1-on-1 advice session with a career advisor or call us on 1800 878 916.

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