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Tips - How to make the PCO

shortlist.

Geoff Barclay

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leadership

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2Making the PCO Shortlist - GB

The Professional Leadership

7. Generating

criteria

for program

participation

4. Principal/AP

Selection

3. Defining

knowledge base

6. Clarifying

expectations

of

external providers

2. Principal

Performance

And

Development

8. Leadership

Preparation

1. A shared model

of

leadership

5. Auditing &

Informing

Leadership

Programs


Effective leaders create the conditions that nurture the

growth and development of effective schools.

Effective Leaders:

Understand the core purpose of schools

Develop and shape a compelling vision that sets the direction for

their organisation and guides their practice

Develop people

Support and monitor the learning and growth of effective teachers

that fosters powerful teaching and learning for all students

Design organisational structures and processes that align with

the school’s vision and values and that encourage teachers to

reflect on and improve their practice

Effective leaders in government schools


e Learning and

Ultranet

DEECD promotes a range of models to inform leadership and the transformation of pedagogy in schools.


BER

The ESM is a significant platform for

DEECD


An Instructional Model

It should start conversations about teacher practice , it is the

work of teachers

It should get more people into the classroom and bring about

professional change – many students are bored

It enables the school to establish a common T&L language

It focuses on the ‘Purposeful Teaching’ component of the ESM

It is a model of teaching practice – it is not a curriculum planning

tool

It describes what the teacher is doing – not what the student is

doing

An orderly school environment should include clear expectations

of staff of each other and they all should be willing to be held to

account.

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Data Wise Improvement Process -

Prepare – Inquire - Act

Organise for collaborative work

Build assessment literacy

Create data overview

Dig into student data

Examine instruction

Develop an action plan

Plan to assess progress

Act and assess


SIGNPOSTS

Preconditions for improvement Strong leadership that is shared

High levels of expectations and teacher efficacy

Ensuring an orderly learning environment

A focus on key priorities

Sustaining improvement over time Building teaching and leadership expertise

Structure teaching to ensure all students succeed

Using data to drive improvement

A culture of sharing and responsibility

Tailoring initiatives to the overall direction of the school

Engendering pride in the school


Before you apply

Personal Readiness – qualifications,

experience, desire, acceptance of role and

workload, lifestyle changes.

Why this school – location versus programs?

Research- what is your level of knowledge of

the school?

Is it financially sound – surplus or deficit?

School Visits – physical, electronic

Collegiate support – CV, interview


Essential Reading

Strategic Plans – school and network

Annual Implementation Plan – school and

network

SLR, SRP, additional SLR reports

My School website

Annual Report, MOU, longevity

Other

Local achievement reports, Survey reports,

Newsletters, Website.


Your Application

Layout – readability, proof read

CV – Accuracy

Relevant Qualifications

Currency of experiences and PD

Addressing Criteria – minimal duplication

Structuring responses to criteria –

Beliefs

Experience

Outcomes of experience

How this translates to the new setting


Referees

Appropriate mix

Correct contact information

Currency of their links with you

Give them your application

Brief them – what do you want emphasized?


AP Criteria

Educational Leadership – vision, evaluation,

reflection, continuous improvement

Leading and managing change

Leadership – staff and students, team

building

Planning, policy and programs - DEECD

Policy, Learning Technology

Interpersonal and communication skills

Administration and management


Principal Criteria – Sergiovanni

Human

Leadership

Technical

LeadershipEducational

Leadership

Cultural

Leadership

Symbolic

Leadership

Effective

Leadership


Thinks and plans strategically

Aligns resources with desired outcomes

Holds self and others to account

Financial management

Planning strategically

School Council

Workforce management

Compliance

Project management

Managing Change

Staff Performance


Technical Leadership – (Management Engineer and

decision maker)

Advocates for all students

Develops relationships

Develops individual and collective capacity

Interpersonal skills – getting on with people

Distributive leadership and team development

Role clarity – Induction, mentoring, delegation

Goal congruence – vision and values

Appraisal and recognition – feedback

Conflict resolution – student, staff and parents

Staff selection – processes and ownership

Communication – both ways


Human Leadership(People Director – develops relationships)

Shapes pedagogy

Focuses on achievement

Promotes inquiry and reflection

Policy and program development – SSP, AIP

Currency in educational developments – big picture

Using data in planning - accountability

Improves student learning outcomes

Student management - wellbeing and engagement

Provides for transitions and pathways

Professional learning – self and others


Educational Leadership(Clinical Practitioner - challenges others)

Develops and manages self

Aligns actions with shared values

Creates and shares knowledge

Modeling expected behaviours

Consistency in behaviours and expectations

Engaging with students, staff, parents

Challenging unacceptable behaviour

Positively managing change and new initiatives

Working collaboratively at all levels


Symbolic Leadership(Chief – develops self and others)

Shapes the future

Develops a unique school culture

Sustains partnerships and networks

Articulates and models vision and values

Highlights and celebrates achievements

High expectations

Assists with others working collaboratively


Cultural Leadership(High Priest – coach and mentor)

The Principal Selection Panel - Assume

that they know nothing!

RNL/ARD/RD/Principal – DEECD focus, areas of

interest

Principal – Which school, focus,

SC President – Tenure as SCP

SC Parent – Background?

Staff Rep – (Teacher, SSO, Business Manager)

What do you know about them?

What do you think that they will be looking for?

What is their level of knowledge – as a group, as

individuals?


The Assistant Principal Selection Panel -

Assume that they know nothing!

Principal – DEECD focus, areas of interest

Principal/ Assistant Principal – Which school, focus,

Staff Rep/s – (Teacher, SSO, Business Manager)

What do you know about them?

What do you think that they will be looking for?

What is their level of knowledge – as a group, as

individuals?

No set configuration of panel – minimum of 3 with at

least 1 Merit trained,


The role of the panel

InterviewApplicationConfidentiality

statementShortlist

Recommendation

To

School Council

Selection

report

Referee

check

Optional

selection

tools


At the Interview

Location

Punctuality

Personal presentation

Establishing rapport

Body language

What to take with you – CV, note paper,

exemplary examples of your work relating to

criteria.



Personal Presentation

Initial impressions - connecting with the panel

Body language –

eye contact

facial expressions

posture

gestures

Interview

Expect five core questions in about 45

minutes (5-7 mins each)

Presentations-your initiative or requested?

Avoiding overlap – if you can

Buy time. Ask them questions!

Briefly sum up at the end of each question

Why me! Allow for overall summing up

Practice


Use a model for presentations -



Presenting information at interview

Coherency

Presenting confidentially from a leaders point of view

Knowledge of topic, staying on topic –answering the question

Giving examples

Contextual knowledge

Indicating future direction

What to take in with you?

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Responding to questions

Expect questions on ‘vision’ and data.

Answer the questions!

You must present from a leaders point of view.

Key phrases –

I believe that it is important to ……as leader off …….at my current …..we were able to …..and the results were………

Under my leadership my unit was able to address this issue by …

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Evidence of research

When I visited the school I noticed….

When browsing your website….

Your strategic plan indicates….

I was interested to see in your annual report

that ….

When I spoke to students ….

Members of your school community ….

I read in the press …..

Colleagues in the Network/cluster indicate…

Question types

Scenarios – A parent has indicated etc etc

Leading – Can you cope under pressure?

Open – How would your colleagues describe you?

Closed – Are you an effective leader?

Probing – Why do you enjoy the leadership aspects

of your role?

Behavioral – Tell us about a time when you

managed more than one project at a time. (see

SAR Technique)


Sample Questions

What will define you as the leader of the

school/unit/team – within the school and

with other stakeholders?


In terms of your role, what do you see as

the most significant challenges facing the

school in terms of our changing

demographics?


How do you apply the Blueprint and other

DEECD strategies to continue the

transformation of teaching practices at the

school, within your unit or team?


What role will you play in continuing the

development of the harmonious and

supportive environment for all of the

students and staff at the school?


The Outcome

Waiting

Seeking feedback – panel report, verbal

What have your learnt?

Rational versus irrational thoughts

Celebrations or do I appeal?


Summary thoughts

Fail to Prepare – Prepare to Fail

No one gets given these jobs – you earn

them.

Seek feedback – everyone comes second

Know the birthdates, contract start dates and

health status of the current principal of all of

the schools that you are interested in – (I

wish)


Useful websites

Principal Selection Guidelines

http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/hr/policy/Prin_selecti

on_policy.pdf

The Developmental Learning Framework for School Leaders

http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/teachlearn/leader/de

velopmental_learning_framework_20070418.pdf


http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/hr/policy/Prin_selection_policy.pdf

http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/hr/policy/Prin_selection_policy.pdf

http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/teachlearn/leader/developmental_learning_framework_20070418.pdf

http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/teachlearn/leader/developmental_learning_framework_20070418.pdf

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