2. Agenda
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After studying this topic students will be able to:
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Role of Head Teacher
leadership contributions
Expectations
Skills and experience
3. Role of Head Teacher in School Based Learning
Head teacher performs her best to provide better educati
on to learners; tries to meet stakeholders " expectations
in terms of improving teaching and learning, improving s
chool infrastructure (e.g., up-gradation of the school buil
ding), keep her teachers motivating and satisfying parent
s.
4. leadership contributes to OL, which in turn influences what
happens in the
core business of the school – the teaching and learning.
It influences the way students perceive teachers organize a
nd conduct their instruction, and their educational interactio
ns with, and expectations
for, their students ;pupils’ positive perceptions of teachers’ w
ork directly promote participation in school,
academic self-concept and engagement with school; and, p
upil participation is directly and pupil engagement indirectly
(through retention) related to academic achievement.
5. School
Leader
ship
Teacher Satisfaction
. intrinsic/altruistic
. feel valued/belong
. collective professional
autonomy/efficacy
Teacher
Role/Performance
. Enhanced classroom
practices
. Teacher leadership
. School effectiveness/
improvement/capacity
Enhanced student
outcomes
Teacher
recruitment
Teacher
development
Teacher
retention
External Pressures –
which can result for t
eachers in:less trust (
of professionals)
. work intensification
lack of control over w
ork poor pay prospe
cts
6. What does an education administrator do?
As part of the senior leadership team, an education administrator is a strategic
decision-maker who requires a broad range of skills and knowledge to help a s
chool, college, university, or independent education provider run effectively at al
l levels. They ensure the smooth running and management of administration an
d professional development functions necessary to operate efficiently.
Education administrators review and streamline processes to help reduce the b
urden on teaching staff. The role is complex and varied, and may include perfor
mance management, financial planning and budgeting, analysing student data,
interpreting regulations, or even writing quality improvement strategies. As an e
ducation administrator, you will need strong organisation and negotiation skills,
and must be able to work flexibly under pressure. The role may also involve tea
ching.
7. Expect to be involved in:
finance
health and safety
data and information technology
quality
premises
examinations
admissions
personnel
What do I need to do to become an education administrator?
You don’t always need a degree to enter work in education administration, but it
is advantageous and holding a relevant degree may attract a higher starting
salary.
8. Senior and specialist administrator positions often ask for a
degree or a relevant professional qualification such as
business studies, accountancy, personnel, or marketing, depe
nding on the role. A working knowledge of the education sector
, especially qualifications and inspection, will give you a great
chance of being shortlisted.
Previous experience in teaching or school management will
certainly help you stand out from the crowd. You will need
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance for this role.