deputy head teacher
Code
1345.1.2
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
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