The National Association of Head Teachers in Northern Ireland argues that principals are facing “extremely difficult times”.The wellbeing of senior staff was among the main themes of the NAHT(NI) annual conference in Newcastle, Co Down.
Many heads are warning of an increasingly challenging financial situation due to multi-million pound cuts.
Politicians are meeting ahead of the creation of a new Executive following this month’s elections to the Northern Ireland assembly.
It is expected one of the two main parties in the power-sharing government – the DUP or Sinn Fein – will select the education portfolio.
NAHT(NI) president, Harry Greer, says school chiefs are trying to overcome huge pressures placed upon them while ensuring that the children remain happy, motivated and achieving.
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