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2. www. pdst. ie The Principal and Deputy Principal: Working Together John O’ Shea

3. www. pdst. ie What? To clarify the collaborative and discreet roles of the Principal and Deputy Principal Why? To reflect on the importance of this relationship regarding all aspects of school life How? To explore and identify the key elements in a sustainable positive relationship Aims of Session

4. www. pdst. ie Jointly? Separately? Examples: BOM/Student-Parent Council/DES Contact/Meeting Parents etc. What tasks do Principals and Deputy Principals perform…

5. www. pdst. ie Shared Vision: Joint Planning Joint Action Joint Modelling Joint Reviews Joint Counselling Staff Leadership Roles: Principal & Deputy Principal Separate Actions: BOM DES Parent Council Student Council Staff Contracts Front--‐of--‐House Year Heads & Class Tutors Various Admin. Actions PPOD

6. JANUARY CAO Applications finalised Parent Teacher meetings following from Christmas Exams 1 st years change options Options Information Evening for 1 st and 3 rd year parents Option presentations for 1 st /3 rd year students Plan Pre Exams, feedback and deadlines Exam bank giro/medical card info Enrolment, organise letters for offers of places Fire Drill Board of Management Who?

7. www. pdst. ie Activity 1 Cast your mind back over the last few days / week in school and list (in no particular order) the tasks / responsibilities / roles you fulfilled in that time. Write each one on a post-it please.

8. www. pdst. ie Leading Learning Leading People Managing the Organisation Managing Self Leading Change Leading Community Profile of School Leadership

9. www. pdst. ie Key elements that underpin successful relationships between Principal and Deputy Activity 2

10. www. pdst. ie What are the ingredients needed for a Successful Relationship? Respect Trust Communication Accountability Affirmation Acceptance (of Strengths and Flaws) Reflection Others?

11. www. pdst. ie  Visionary-strongly positive impact on climate  Coaching-highly positive impact on climate  Affiliative-positive impact on climate  Democratic-positive impact on climate  Pacesetting-highly negative impact on climate  Commanding-highly negative impact on climate Leadership Styles

12. www. pdst. ie Lack of Clarity and Guidance in Role Definition Tensions of time and management Misinterpretation of communication Significant variation in duties (try to minimise these– it could be you?) Dependence on the leadership style of the Principal Challenges for the Principal / Deputy Principal Relationship

13. www. pdst. ie Build structures for communication Share ideas and knowledge Develop a shared vision for the school Discuss issues and policies Consultation – regular meetings Clarify understanding Some Strategies for building Trust between Principal and Deputy

14. www. pdst. ie Emotional intelligence is not about being nice all the time. It is about being honest Emotional intelligence is not about being ‘touchy- feely.’ It is about being aware of your feelings, and those of others. Emotional intelligence is not about being emotional. It is about being using the information from your emotions to help make better decisions

15. www. pdst. ie Through the empowerment of others MORAL PURPOSE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COURAGE TO ACT Sustainability MODELLING “Walk the talk!” Improving Learning Core Principles of Leadership

16. www. pdst. ie Activity 3 In relation to the key elements: How do you build that element? What does it look like?

17. www. pdst. ie How are tasks allocated? Interest? Ability? Training? Experience? “FIND THE BEST FIT”

18. www. pdst. ie Professional relationships – “fake it ‘til you make it” There is a shared interdependence It will be you one day - Acting up/Promotion The Principal has to have the final call/say – she/he is the leader Support your Principal – affirm what is good and be strong enough to be “the critical friend” Recap

19. www. pdst. ie Trust

20. www. pdst. ie Shared Vision/Values

21. www. pdst. ie Respect

22. www. pdst. ie Communication

23. www. pdst. ie Reflection / Review

24. www. pdst. ie Thank You