1. Improving Leadership a second level perspective
Martin Wallace
Castletroy College
Limerick

2. My Leadership Journey Teacher Middle management Deputy Principal
Associate with LDS
Formal and informal learning

3. Leadership Reality Vision is discovered Policies evolve Goals change
A principal who delegates authority and responsibility and prioritises teaching and learning is making
wise use of power

4. A jazz band not an orchestra
Leadership Role
Create and nurture a positive and progressive culture
Give purpose and direction to the school
Develop leadership potential in others
Play a lead role in prioritising learning
A jazz band not an orchestra

5. Leadership and Learning
A learning centred school
Well resourced subject depts.
Planned whole-school CPD
A broad balanced curriculum
An equitable timetable
Encourage innovation
Promote ICT for learning
Learning and laughter go together

6. Obstacles to recruitment
Increased workload
Limited support structures
Inadequate school budget
Locked in nature of the position
Emphasis on seniority for initial promotion
Salary especially in smaller schools

7. Support
SDPI
Professional Associations
Local Education Authority
LDS

8. Creating wiser leaders
Influence of LDS
Moral purpose and collaborative practice
Personal Effectiveness and personal wellbeing
Leader of people and a leader of learning
Reflective practice and school self- evaluation
Mentoring and technology
Creating wiser leaders

9. A wise and credible leader
Courageous
Committed
Competent
Above all else
Caring

10. Improving Leadership a second level perspective
Martin Wallace
Castletroy College
Limerick