In my experience excellent school leaders were also excellent classroom teachers. School leaders need a broad view on education and not just look inward to their own school. Also, good leaders display a keen interest in learning. #edchatIE

Nicely done Joe. Great discussion.

A mix of qualitities, adapability, problem solving, good communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence...#edchatie a clear vision....

Its very challenging to be a yearhead and teach two subjects to LC level...time to deal with the many issues/challenges to hard to come by and keep up high standards for actual classes...esp if in a Vol sec school. #edchatie

Thanks Joe!

Míle buíochas @joerolston.bsky.social and all! 👏

Decided by DoE staffing allocations. Some recent changes. Time allowance should be available in voluntary secondary schools too, obviously. All schools should have at least 1 DP ex quota. #edchatie

Time and an overloaded workload...those not in leadership positions thinking everything is "part of your job"...when in realith we all have a very importany part to play #edchatie

Yes, so I would have had collaboration time every afternoon for; planning, CPD, school visits, moderation, resource management, pupil focus groups, action planning review and evaluations, preparation for staff meeting facilitation, reflective practice, lesson study, collaborative planning

I think further study (PDSL) on becoming a post holder has been transformative for me, with the opportunities they provide to discuss and reflect with colleagues, something that we don't do much of in school due to time constraints #edchatIE

Colleague quit hers this year as it just wasn't worth the hassle and stress... #edchatie

Anecdote the other day of people reversing out of AP1s. #edchatie

taking part in #edchatie for a start.

It would be fantastic if teachers who took on formal leadership roles were supported in taking on further study to inform and support that role. This would be helpful in filtering the various initiatives that might present themselves in different subject areas.. #EdChatIe

Yes, a regular note in the December 2024 #edchatie session we had on professional development in Irish schools.