Martin WallaceCastletroy College

Limerick

TeacherMiddle management Deputy PrincipalPrincipalAssociate with LDS

Formal and informal learning

Vision is discoveredPolicies evolveGoals change

A principal who delegates authority and responsibility and prioritises teaching and learning is making

wise use of power

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

A learning centred schoolWell resourced subject depts.Planned whole-school CPDA broad balanced curriculumAn equitable timetableEncourage innovationPromote ICT for learning

Learning and laughter go together

Increased workloadLimited support structuresInadequate school budgetLocked in nature of the position

Emphasis on seniority for initial promotion

Salary especially in smaller schools

SDPI

Professional Associations

Local Education Authority

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

Courageous

Committed

CompetentAbove all else

Caring

Martin WallaceCastletroy College

Limerick