Update on the Proposal for Management (Leadership) Structures for Post-Primary Schools AMCSS/JMB Conference Apr
Progress so far Council Ferdia Fr Paul Interested Parties ETBI DES Inspectorate Teaching Unions 2
Preamble Fit for purpose management system Challenges Leadership of learning Growing demands, support, training Moratorium, capacity to cope 3
Philosophy of Proposals Needs of the school Allow for local level decision making Allow for flexibility Enable career development Ensure accountability Promote mobility Teaching and Learning 4
Basis for Proposals Defines Possible Roles (not exhaustive/school specific)(Areas of Responsibility) Develops a 5 tier graded structure Assigns points to school dependant on size Provides for flexible management structure Allows for the creation of career development paths Leadership team/ Dispersed Leadership 5
Leadership Team Ease burden Areas of responsibility/ Distributed Leadership Accountability Model core framework Career path Leadership and management experience Emphasise key areas in Training 6
Key Areas Decentralisation Change Management Capacity Building Empowerment Encourage Professional Discussion Teamwork Learning Organisation Updating knowledge and skills Improve Learning Outcomes 7
School Management Components Policy & Planning Curriculum Planning Student Development & Support School Administration Human Resources External Communications 8
Circular 5/ /02 Opportunities to assume responsibility for Instructional Leadership Curriculum Development Management of Staff and their Development Academic and Pastoral Development of the School 9
Core Management Posts Principal Deputy Principal(s) Programme Co-ordinator Leader of Curriculum Development Leader of Assessment 10
Allocation of Deputy Principal Pos (Table P76) EnrolmentDeputy Principal Posts * * * 400-7oo **
Assigning Points to Schools Assistant Principals = CL 53/2011 Special Duties = CL 6/1998 ( 1/3 of ) Assistant Principal Post = 10 Points Special Duties = 5 Points * and * See Table P77 12
Reduction in Teaching Time Variety of Practice Curricular Needs Effective Allocation of Time School Day/ Year Costly Essential for Effective Management/ Leadership See Table P 8O 13
Issues for Discussion Recruitment Responsibilities/ Accountability Sanctions Consolidated Circular Probation Process Developing Schools Transition Envelope Posts 14
Implementation Phase One New DP Posts + Leadership Training Prog Phase Two Introduction of New Tiered System New Posts + Transition Time Line 15
Ongoing Discussions Good Engagement Administrator Post Deputy Principal Tiered System Moritorium 98 / 02 circulars Existing AP’s New AP’s Special Duty Posts Leadership Training 16
Thank You Where to now ??? 17