secondary school head teacher

Description

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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Theoretical Knowledge

instructional strategies project management secondary school procedures curriculum standards pedagogy education law curriculum objectives adolescent socialisation behaviour funding methods learning technologies trade union regulations assessment processes learning difficulties labour legislation contract law

Practical Skills

supervise educational staff monitor educational developments manage enrolment cooperate with education professionals develop organisational policies guarantee students' safety manage school budget assess students manage staff liaise with educational staff maintain students' discipline liaise with board members present reports write work-related reports assist in the organisation of school events analyse staff capacity apply for government funding represent the organisation maintain relations with children's parents provide feedback to teachers evaluate education programmes assess employees' capability levels escort students on a field trip identify education needs advise on teaching methods manage contracts manage space utilisation arrange parent teacher meeting promote education programmes create a financial report lead inspections develop professional network administer exams lead board meetings recruit employees manage maintenance operations manage government-funded programmes prepare youths for adulthood