Effective Schools Service

Realise your school's potential


Partner with AISNSW to Drive Long-Term School Improvement

The AISNSW Effective Schools Service (ESS) provides schools with the opportunity to build a long-term professional partnership with an experienced AISNSW consultant.

Through a collaborative, evidence-informed process, we work with you over a sustained period to strengthen your school improvement practices. Our practical approach simplifies the improvement process into manageable, actionable steps, guiding you through your journey with sustained assistance.

Key Details

  • Who is it for? Principals and senior leadership teams seeking to build leadership capability and drive meaningful school improvement.
  • Duration: A two-year partnership with a dedicated AISNSW School Improvement Consultant.
  • When and where: We come to you twice a term  to work closely with your team and connect remotely between visits to ensure momentum.

What do participating Principals say?

"I have been so impressed with the service. [The AIS consultants] have been outstanding to work with and absolutely 'get' the challenge I am facing as a Principal as well as the challenge the school is facing."

Erica Thomas, Principal, Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart


"Our staff is now more aligned and motivated, sharing a common vision, mission, and values. We've become more adept at using data to monitor progress and make informed decisions, contributing to a positive shift in our school culture towards continuous improvement and collaboration."

Pavina Lee, Principal, Kingdom Culture Christian School

How our consultants work with you

An AISNSW consultant will partner with you, acting as your school’s very own “personal trainer”.

We bring our experience and expertise, informed by current research, and work with you to create a plan to help your school become more effective.

We’re with you each step of the way, encouraging and supporting you and your staff team as you achieve your goals as a school.

Your very own Effective Schools consultant will support you to:

  • Work effectively as a team
  • Lead people through change
  • Make evidence-informed decisions         
  • Set and meet timeframes and goals
  • Deliver improvement strategies
  • Monitor and track progress

Read the latest research and stories from the Effective Schools Service