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