There’s a belief the Government and experienced principals need to step up to secure the future of the profession.  

A recent New Zealand Council for Educational Research survey found just 18% of teachers want to become principals, while 50% said they definitely wouldn't. 

It's after Newstalk ZB revealed one in five principals quit within a year. 

Principals' Federation President Jason Miles told Ryan Bridge as well as teaching experience, you also need finance, employment, crisis management, and relationship skills.  

He says principalship is a challenging but rewarding role, and teachers are sometimes so busy they miss the opportunity. 

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There’s a belief the Government and experienced principals need to step up to secure the future of the profession. &nbsp;
A recent New Zealand Council for Educational Research survey found just 18% of teachers want to become principals, while 50% said they definitely wouldn't.&nbsp;
It's after Newstalk ZB revealed one in five principals quit within a year.&nbsp;
Principals' Federation President Jason Miles told Ryan Bridge as well as teaching experience, you also need finance, employment, crisis management, and relationship skills. &nbsp;
He says principalship is a challenging but rewarding role, and teachers are sometimes so busy they miss the opportunity.&nbsp;
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Jason Miles: Principals' Federation President on the low number of teachers wanting to become principals

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