Description
Deputy head teachers support the management duties of their school's principals and are part of the school's administrative staff. They update the head teacher on the daily operations and developments of the school. They implement and follow up on school guidelines, policies and curriculum activities introduced by the specific head teacher. They enforce school board protocol, supervise students and maintain discipline.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
supervise educational staffmonitor educational developmentsprovide feedback to teacherscooperate with education professionalsguarantee students' safetymaintain students' disciplinepresent reportswrite work-related reportsassist in the organisation of school eventscommunicate with youthprovide education management supportmaintain relations with children's parentsevaluate education programmesadvise on lesson plansescort students on a field tripadvise on teaching methodsmanage contractsassess the development of youthpromote education programmesliaise with board memberscreate a financial reportmanage budgetsmanage student admissionslead inspectionsdevelop professional networkanalyse staff capacityapply for government fundingmanage government-funded programmesprepare youths for adulthoodmonitor student's behaviour