Advise for VP position

Biorra

hi,
I'm hoping that someone maybe able to assist me / give me some advice.
I currently work in a youthreach as a resource person.
I am a fully qualified secondary school teacher and I am registered with the teaching council (however the ETBI/Dept. does not recognise this within my current capacity)
I have recently completed an Advanced Certificate in Credit Union Practice (Ulster University was the awarding body) and a diploma in Credit Union operations (UCC) which I needed for my voluntary role in my local credit union as required under current Minimum Competency Legislation from the Central Bank of Ireland.
I have previously worked (voluntary for nearly 2 years ) with a Traveller mans group during basic literacy and numeracy tutoring as well as being a special needs assistant (1 academic year) in a mainstream school before completing my PGDE in 2010.
I was thinking about the possibility of someday becoming a deputy principal/principal in a mainstream setting.
my question is:
1. Do i need to have an M.Ed. in order to be appointed as a D.P./Principal?
I have deputised for the centre coordinator on numerous occasions in the past and in my current capacity I monitor, record and mentor many of the more troublesome students that we have.
2. can any one tell me if my current experience is sufficient before I might consider applying for anything?
before I forget, I would like to thank everyone in advance for any word of wisdom/advice.

Please do not bump multiple threads with the same query in future. I've separated your thread into its own enquiry

solerina

As far as Im aware all you absolutely must have in order to apply to be DP is a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and be registered with the teaching council. All other things just give you an advantage when going for the interview. A masters is not essential.
That's what we were told anyway when our DP post came up a few years ago.

spurious

solerina wrote: »

As far as Im aware all you absolutely must have in order to apply to be DP is a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and be registered with the teaching council. All other things just give you an advantage when going for the interview. A ,asters is not essential.
That's what we were told anyway when our DP post came up a few years ago.

I know a Principal who went from a standard teacher (no post of responsibility or special duties post) to Principal. Doing a great job.

In some cases, very few people apply for Principal posts. Reflection of the recent 'improvements' in education, I suppose.

ciotog8

I can only share my experience in the UK but I guess its similar in ireland. I got my teaching qualification and worked in supply. After a short time in one of my supply schools I was offered a permanent teaching job in a SEN school. I worked hard , got on with it, overcame lots of hurdles but persevered. I was promoted to a lead teacher and eventually a VP. I think it was important to show my comittment to teaching and also having a good principal who said it was a natural progression for me. The reason I am telling you this is if you work hard ( I know a lot of teachers do and do not get recognised), be in the right setting and get acknowledgement anything can happen, beleive me I know. Hope it all works out for you