This programme provides rich learning for both mentors and mentored principals. It offers an opportunity for people to identify a mentoring partnership and formalise it by enrolling in the programme which provides structure, support and accountability.
Mentors receive some financial recompense for the time involved, which places it on a different basis from an informal arrangement. Training is provided for mentors and professional learning groups are established to give on-going support.
The programme runs from mid-term 1 until the end of term 3 and focuses on a specific issue identified by the mentored principal. Contact is maintained by email, telephone, face-to-face and on-site visits to each others schools. Electronic templates provide a structure to record progress.
Benefits for mentored principals and your school
- Opportunity to work with a mentor of your choice
- A safe, confidential context for professional growth
This programme with help you to:
- Identify ongoing leadership issues
- Access effective advice and guidance in exploring and managing issues
- Enhance or refresh leadership awareness and skills
Benefits for mentors and your school
- Training and support in coaching and mentoring skills
- A formalised programme to direct your mentoring
- A network of fellow principals who share a desire for learning
- Enhanced or refreshed leadership awareness and skills
Who the programme is for
This programme is designed for principals in all sectors. Mentors will be experienced principals who are prepared to share their wisdom and experience and who are seeking a new opportunity to develop professionally through reflection and interaction with colleagues.
Mentored principals may have recently completed the First Time Principals Programme and are seeking support in moving forward. They may also be established principals who seek a different viewpoint on an ongoing issue or a new challenge.
For more detailed information please contact:
David Armstrong, MEd Admin (Hons), BSc, Dip Tchg,
Director, University of Auckland School Leadership Centre
Email: d.armstrong@auckland.ac.nz
Tel: +64 9 623 8880 ext 48775
M: 027 555 4628
Comments from participants about their experience on the 2007 programme
"As a mentor, I’ve been challenged to address the issues my partner has had to face and have learnt a lot about my own practice"
"The model we’ve been taught is a good one which I’ll use again with my own staff" (Mentor)
"The programme provided me with a mentor who progressively morphed into my Northern Star. Every time I felt I was losing my way, there she was guiding me back into position"
