Concern over rise in bullying of school principals

THE level of bullying against principals by colleagues and parents is on the increase and those recently appointed to the position are being particularly targeted, it has been claimed.

The Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) said it has noted a disturbing increase in the number of calls for help from members being bullied either by individual teachers or groups of staff, or from other members of the school community.

It said very little help is available to those affected by the problem, apart from the organisation’s own supports.