Alex Allan

Alex Allan

Principal of ATWD Publications, Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership

Alex Allan manages the Australian Teacher Workforce Data initiative’s publications team. She oversees the implementation of the annual Australian Teacher Workforce Survey campaign, and the translation of complex datasets into clear insights that support the teaching profession. Alex has a strong background in education research and policy, with experience in leading large-scale projects, interpreting data from diverse sources, and distilling information for a range of audiences. Earlier in her career, she managed projects in the healthcare and disability sectors, building expertise in collaboration, project leadership, and translating data into meaningful impact. She is committed to advancing evidence-informed strategies that improve outcomes for teachers and schools.

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Teacher and leader experience and duties – what the data show
Teacher and leader experience and duties – what the data show
Aug 06,2025

Each year, the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership’s (AITSL) Australian Teacher Workforce Data initiative collects data from higher education providers, teacher regulatory authorities and teachers themselves on topics important to the national teacher workforce. In today’s article, Dr Gillian Clark, Alex Allan and Dr Susan-Marie Harding from AITSL provide a snapshot of some of the latest data. 
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