IPPN

I wish to bring to your attention an important survey of teachers regarding their attitude and aspiration to the role of principal. This survey is designed to gather information which will shed light on the factors which influence teachers to apply, or in an increasing number of cases, not to apply for principalship vacancies.

The results of the survey will be presented at a one day school leadership symposium taking place on March 9th. Professor John Coolahan and Dr Seamus McGuinness will present papers to the symposium on the theme 'The Challenge of Recruiting and Retaining School Leaders'.

I ask you to help this important research by informing your teaching colleagues about the on line survey and asking them to complete the questionnaire which will take approximately 3 minutes. The survey is anonymous and can be accessed from any computer location. Whilst targeted towards teachers, special duties teachers, assistant principals and deputy principals, you may view the survey by clicking on www.EducationOpinion.ie

I hope that your teaching colleagues will respond positively to this request and please convey my appreciation for their assistance in this research project.

Is mise le meas,
Seán Cottrell, Director