Principals’ & Deputy Principals’ Conference Presentation of Conference Theme Paper “Towards a New Model of In-School Management in Primary Schools” Declan Kyne D4-Chairperson PDC Carmel Hume D9- Vice-Chairperson PDC Kindly sponsored by Prim-Ed.

Introduction and Timeline August Request from CEC to PDC Sept Establishment of Sub- Committee of PDC Nov Consultation with INTO Principals’ Fora Dec focus groups Jan Draft report from Sub- Committee to PDC March Report agreed by PDC

Background % of teachers promoted % of teachers promoted

Impact of the Moratorium Saving of €13.5m in 2014

Impact of Moratorium Unfair and disproportionate impact on schools A large school issue Workload of the Principal teacher Dropping of extra- curricular activities Lack of career progression Dependence on goodwill and volunteerism

Alternative models- NI In the context of more autonomy over budgets at school level Management “points” allocated based on pupil numbers Points allocated for posts eg 10 points might be allocated as 1 x5 points, 2x2 points 1x1 point post Posts permanent- duties subject to review Guidance on allocation of posts

Alternative Model- JMB/ ACCS Published tier graded middle management system Points based on number of pupils Structure of posts decided at school level eg fewer posts at higher tiers Duties devised at school level Clear duties, regular review / performance monitoring Focus on career development and service delivery

PDC Consultations- themes Flexibility and autonomy Agreed guidelines Team approach to ISM Differences between small and large schools Duties and responsibilities Review and reporting Reward and maintain volunteer effort Career progression Selection procedures

PDC Recommendations Creation of In- school management teams One level of promoted post Core work for ISM team Increase in release time for teaching principals Restoration initially to 40% of teachers promoted Allocation based on no. of full time teaching posts Increased flexibility and autonomy at school level Funds available at school level to incentivise tasks/ projects

PDC Recommendations Review and prioritise duties in consultation with school staff– not longer than 3 years Regular reporting to school staff and BOM Role of the DP to be developed Appropriate training for all post holders Selection procedures – fair transparent and manageable Any anomalies addressed Changes phased in

Costings Additional Release time for teaching principals – 1 day costs €357,258 – 1 day per week additional €7.1m per year ISM proposals – Allowance of €6144 (mid way between SD/AP) – 50% promoted – allowances would cost approx €63m – Additional fund to schools for tasks/ projects – Anomalies – tedPostAllowances/ tedPostAllowances/