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.

Alternative label

• vice principal

• deputy headmaster

• assistant head teacher

• school deputy head

• assistant headteacher

• assistant principal

• school deputy headmaster

• deputy head

Regulatory aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Hierarchy

• 1 Managers
  • 13 Production and specialised services managers
    • 134 Professional services managers
      • 1345 Education managers
        • headteacher
          • deputy head teacher

Essential skills and competences

• assist in the organisation of school events
• communicate with youth
• cooperate with education professionals
• guarantee students' safety
• maintain students' discipline
• monitor educational developments
• present reports
• provide education management support
• provide feedback to teachers
• supervise educational staff
• write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

• curriculum objectives
• curriculum standards
• education administration
• education law
• pedagogy
• project management

Optional skills and competences

• advise on lesson plans
• advise on teaching methods
• analyse staff capacity
• apply for government funding
• assess the development of youth
• create a financial report
• develop professional network
• escort students on a field trip
• evaluate education programmes
• lead inspections
• liaise with board members
• maintain relations with children's parents
• manage budgets
• manage contracts
• manage government-funded programmes
• manage student admissions
• monitor student's behaviour
• prepare youths for adulthood
• promote education programmes
• secondary school procedures
• show an exemplary leading role in an organisation

Optional Knowledge

• assessment processes
• contract law
• funding methods
• kindergarten school procedures
• labour legislation
• learning technologies
• primary school procedures

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2b7d34db-11b6-4c10-b227-3917752e28ac