Faculty Head Teacher Framework

After discussion, reflection and much thought the CHAPS Head teacher Framework was developed. This was to put onto paper the many messages that had come from the Bright Ideas project as well as annecdotal information.

1. Head Teacher Continuum:

• Aspiring: this level is staff interested in becoming head teachers and would like to know more and develop skills and knowledge about the role.


• Beginning: this level is staff who are acting or new to the Head Teacher Role


• Career: this level is staff who are substantive Head Teachers

2. Skill Development

• Develop: this is understanding and appreciation of models, frameworks, cycles, concepts and strategies operating in the TAFE system.


• Apply: provides opportunity to apply knowledge and to develop practical skills through experience.


• Lead: is the ability to lead and mentor others.

3. Strategies:

For Aspiring Head Teachers developing skills will be achieved through:

• training


• task performance goals and


• shadowing.

For Beginning Head Teachers applying skills will be achieved through:

• Induction


• Section Goals


• Coaching


• Mentoring

For Career Head Teachers who will lead others they will achieve this through:

• Leadership


• Self Development Goals


• Strategy

3. Head Teacher Focus Areas

• People: staff are developed to meet the needs of customers.


• Planning and delivery: meet business requirements


• Administration: Polices and procedures are implemented.
  

4. Head Teacher Development Strategy