8. WHAT IS HEAD OF SCHOOL?
Head teachers are the senior teachers at
a school and are responsible for
managing staff and setting policies for the
school.
Head teachers motivate and lead their
teaching staffs, evaluate their
performance and set goals and
expectations.
9. They provide vision and leadership to a
school and are ultimately responsible for
keeping the school running smoothly.
The presence of a good head teacher is key
to the recruitment and retention of good
teachers.
Head teachers or principals often provide
training to their staff. In addition, they
often serve as the spokesperson for their
school to parents and the community at
large.
10. ROLE OF HEAD OF SCHOOL
1. Leadership and Management.
2. Responsibility for Teaching and
Students.
3. Responsibility for Research.
4. Knowledge Transfer.
5. People Management.
6. Financial Management.
7. Development of Academic/Research
Standing.
8. Quality Assurance.