Course summary

Intended to enhance professional practice, this course is aimed at individuals already engaged in a teaching or training environment and aspire to school or college leadership roles including principal positions. Study is complemented by participant reflection on real situations and is supported by an experienced tutor ensuring that successful graduates are extremely well-prepared to take up school principal positions. The course focuses on four key areas: Building teams and managing resources: Personality interaction in relation to team theory; systems and their development. Leadership for learning: The leadership challenge of focusing on improvement at the teacher student interface. Strategic development planning: Involving colleagues in ownership of the vision and strategy for system improvement. Managing the organisation: Skills and competences in matters of legal and financial challenges; personal competences in communication, negotiation and problem solving. Please note: Applications close in mid-September each year. Professional Recognition - We are currently working with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) with the intention of achieving Professional Recognition .