Effective Principals.......

1.have a passionate belief in the significance of what they do
2.have a strong connection with the ethos and culture of the school
3.build autonomy and entrepreneurship, and design for innovation
4.are catalysts for change; strategic thinkers
5.have a clear sense of purpose grounded in what is right and proper
6.view responsibility and accountability as a natural part of their make-up
7.hold high expectations for all, for themselves and others
8.Say ‘Yes’ often
9.remove hierarchical bureaucracies
10.are visible, accessible and value first-hand experience
​11.build high performing teams, they are coalition builders
12.build an esprit de corps and ensure the workplace is fun
13.Self-belief and self-confidence
14.flexible, agile and adaptable, consistently positive and optimistic
15.have resilience and fortitude, a dogged determination to succeed
16.insist on high standards of professionalism
17.are the lead learners, building learning into every layer
18.lead by example and from the front, with a preference for action
19.value hard work and accept that the job demands it
20.they lead, what they do every day makes a difference