The Ulster Teachers’ Union, in collaboration with our colleagues in INTO and NEU under the Unions Working Together initiative, is pleased to invite you to participate in an accredited School Leadership Seminar designed specifically for school leaders.

This comprehensive six-week course will be delivered by an ICTU tutor through a combination of online (via Microsoft Teams) and face-to-face sessions. The programme aims to support school leaders in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to foster effective staff relations and to manage complex professional situations with confidence and professionalism.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Effective communication

  • Managing difficult situations

  • Handling grievances and disciplinaries

  • Mediation and the role of the Labour Relations Agency (LRA)

COURSE SCHEDULE:

There will be six three-hour sessions – three before Christmas and three after.

Week 1:
Wednesday 19th November 2025
1:30pm - 4:30pm | via Teams

Week 2:
Wednesday 26th November 2025
1:30pm - 4:30pm | INTO Northern Office

Week 3:
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
1:30pm - 4:30pm | via Teams

Week 4:
Wednesday 28th January 2026
1:30pm - 4:30pm | INTO Northern Office

Week 5:
Wednesday 4th February 2026
1:30pm - 4:30pm | via Teams

Week 6:
Thursday 11th February 2026
1:30pm - 4:30pm | INTO Northern Office