This theme investigates the personal ethos of staff and the key contributions they make towards establishing the ethos, strategic direction and priorities for school improvement. Participants will self-reflect on their values, emotional intelligence and leadership styles and be encouraged to challenge themselves to develop their leadership capacity through a coaching approach.
Personal Ethos One (Self-Awareness) enables participants to reflect on how values, personality characteristics and leadership styles impact on personal ethos. Consideration is given to the concept of Emotional Intelligence and how self-awareness can facilitate personal ethos development.
Duration: One day
Delivery: School based. For this module to operate most effectively we would suggest that smaller schools consider dedicating a joint development day with another school, or schools, to achieve suitable numbers.
Personal Ethos Two (Relationships) establishes the individual’s role in fostering an ethos of effective and meaningful relationships across a range of stakeholders. Participants will explore how to build rapport, establish trust, listen actively and explore how a coaching approach can positively contribute to the ethos of the school.
Duration: One day
Delivery: School based. For this module to operate effectively we would suggest that smaller schools consider dedicating a joint development day with another school, or schools, to achieve suitable numbers.
Personal Ethos Three (Executive Coaching) provides coaching support for school leaders. This development opportunity will facilitate focused conversations, reflective thinking and positive mindsets to enhance skills and actions. Additionally, coaching support will be offered to newly appointed Principals for the duration of their first year, with potential for expansion into Year 2 (this will complement the mentoring support for first time principals currently offered by the Education Authority).
Duration: One hour sessions
Delivery: School based
