1. The Role of Vice Principal
November 2011
Count, Read, Succeed for Leaders!

2. Count What really counts / matters to you? Moral imperative
Vision – ‘The very essence of leadership is that you have a vision’
Pupils – we are here to improve the quality of our young peoples lives
Families – we are here to listen to and support families
Staff – Support / Nurture / Develop – Confidence to share and the humility to learn
Explicit about our values and model respect
Data!!

3. Read School based research – evidence based profession
Inquiry based leadership – a finding out culture
Developments in how the brain works and how children learn – Neuroscience / Education
Develop the skill of reflection – give ourselves and our staff time to reflect on insights and learning
Spiral curriculum – Practice led / evidence based / inquiry focused / research informed
Reading for pleasure!

4. Succeed What do we need to be able to succeed / survive?
Distribute / facilitate leadership
Accept that you don’t always have the answers
Admit when you are wrong – the power of the apology!
Break habits / take risks
Share information and the reasons for decisions
Emotional resilience to cope with the highs and lows
Listen to / welcome criticism!
Enthusiasm is contagious but so is depression!
Have a sense of humour
Focus on the children – remember why you are there