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