Secondary school head teacher
Also searched as: Director de centro de enseñanza secundaria
Code 1345.1.8
What does a Secondary school head teacher do?
Secondary school head teachers are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which facilitate academic development for the students. They manage staff, working closely with the different department heads, and evaluate the subject teachers in a timely manner in order to secure optimal class performance. They also ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law and cooperate with local communities and governments. They may also work in vocational schools.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- project management
- education law
- curriculum standards
- curriculum objectives
- pedagogy
Skills and competences
- liaise with board members
- cooperate with education professionals
- develop organisational policies
- guarantee students' safety
- manage enrolment
- maintain students' discipline
- write work-related reports
- assist in the organisation of school events
- secondary school procedures
- represent the organisation
- monitor educational developments
- apply for government funding
- supervise educational staff
Transversal competences
- analyse staff capacity
- liaise with educational staff
- manage school budget
- manage staff
- mostrar un liderazgo ejemplar en la organización
- present reports
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