The role of heads of schools in managing the instructional programme aaron mkanga manaseh mkawawa university college of education abstract scholars and practitioners agree that instructional leadership il can be one of the most useful tools for creating an effective teaching and learning environment. A school student is constantly in a state of interaction with hisher peers, the school staff members and his family and community. The school student needs this guidance in the formative years in. In scotland most secondary schools have one to three deputy heads and several assistant heads, who act as. The role of headteachers in pakistan semantic scholar. The role of a principal headteacher in school improvement. Role, principals, human resource managers hrms, secondary schools. Approaches to school governance and the changing role of school leaders. Analysis of the data on headteachers school improvement challenges also reflected valuable insights on the processes and approaches by which he addresseshis challenges, and his overall role in undertaking school improvement. They must, therefore, influence the behavior of other people in a certain direction. A head teacher is the most senior teacher and leader of a school. Instructional supervisory practices and teachers role. The headteacher is the leading professional in the school.
Modern concepts of quality assessment and assurance of school work are based on the professional autonomy of schools and teachers. Approaches to school governance and the changing role of school leaders 6 2. Thus, the principal task of school inspection is monitoring the correct fulfillment of formal requirements, whereas pedagogical decisions e. Role of head teachers in managing the forces emanating. Whittaker 1983 the role of the primary head, london, heinemann. The presence of a good head teacher is key to the recruitment. A head teacher, headmaster, headmistress, head, chancellor, principal or school director sometimes another title is used is the staff member of a school with the greatest responsibility for the management of the school. Administration, challenges and strategies introduction in school administration, the deputy head teacher is the nerve centre around whom all learning and teaching process involves moest, 2002. The secondary school head teacher is the major administrator in the school. Principals cannot do all of the work in schools alone.
E personnel, inspectorate, publishers, teachers, colleges and schools before the time of implementation, communication through circulars and feedbacks reports. Teachers and school leaders in schools as learning. Nov 29, 2012 the secondary school head teacher is the major administrator in the school. Use my job search to find out more about the role and its responsibilities. Headteachersschool improvement challenges are inextricably linked to the location, the historical background. This paper focused on the developmental, functional role expectations of parents teachers association p. These personalities all have an important impact upon the life of the students. Fullans 1991 statement that the role of the principal has become dramatically more complex, overloaded, and unclear over the past decade. A case study of a communitybased school in article pdf available december 2014 with 38,898 reads how we measure reads. Status of the post this is a senior leadership post, which carries with it membership of the educational leadership team of the whole school. Among other duties and responsibilities the ministry of education, sport and culture. School management manual guidelines to head teachers. The importance of leadership and management for education.
Those placed in administration roles, such as a principal, dean, or head master. Principals as school heads therefore, need to provide this support to teachers, they. The role of the primary school head lester davies, 1987. Schools rise to fameor sink to obscurity as greater or lesser principals have charge of them.
Social workers playing a major role in the link between school and the community. The head teacher performs various functions or roles as an administrator, these include the chain of command role. Supervision of school property principals have general supervision of the grounds, building, and appurtenances of the school, and are responsible for hisher neatness and cleanliness. The commission on the relation of school and college believes that individual students purposes are of importance and that the school and college. Conceptualising the headteachers role the key assumption of the research is that the role of the headteacher can only be fully understood within its own particular context. Todays challenges and dilemmas for ethical school leaders.
The principal is expected to play an important role in integrating and coordinating the efforts of. In the last section, the author offers recommendations. Ten roles for teacher leaders educational leadership. Dec, 2011 a school student is constantly in a state of interaction with hisher peers, the school staff members and his family and community. Being an effective principal is hard work and is also timeconsuming. All the evidence we received made clear that the current duties of the headteacher are many and varied, and that the range of tasks that fall to the headteacher has increased considerably in recent years as the education system has changed.
The head teacher is the main actor who decides how to bring about and. Part of theelementary and middle and secondary education administration commons, elementary education and teaching commons, and thesecondary education and teaching commons recommended citation simkins, t. The role of the principal covers many different areas including leadership, teacher evaluation, and student discipline. The role of administrator in school may depend on various factors, such as the size of the school and whether the school is public or private, but in general they help create a safe learning. The money is obtained through various sources such as fees. Job description head of primary school prenursery to year 6. One of the main reasons for the need to transfer greater responsibility and autonomy to the school in the process of quality assurance is that increased organizational authority of schools enhances their flexibility, thus enabling higher quality work adapted to the. Conceptualising the headteacher s role the key assumption of the research is that the role of the headteacher can only be fully understood within its own particular context. Wren beautifully explains the role of the headmaster in the following world. This is because their ideal roles are far removed from the actual roles. This assessment is an essential step in developing a safeschool plan. Introduction malawi is a landlocked country located in the southern part of africa below the. School management is a process of leading the school towards development through not only the optimum use of the human resources, physical sources, principles and concepts that help in achieving all the objectives of the school but also the proper coordination and adjustment among all of them. Role of head teachers in managing the forces emanating from.
To play a major role under the direction of the headteacher in formulating the aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and monitor progress towards their achievement. As such, the role of the school head involves performing administrative and management functions. The organizing role expects teachers to make arrangements and develop an orderly. As part of studying this unit, you will hear from the school principals and head teachers of successful unrwa schools about how they approach their roles. Role and functions of the headmasterteacher educational. The education bureau circulars circular memoranda mentioned in the various chapters of this guide are highlighted in red.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of head teachers leadership styles on performance of k. Are you currently a head teacher or a school principal. What the mainspring is to the watch, the flywheel to the machine, or the engine to steamship, the headmaster is to the school. Based on their extensive experience as teachers, they provide vision and leadership to a school and are ultimately responsible for keeping the school running smoothly. He or she is responsible for the administration, organization and work processes at school. The principal asks her to mentor her new teammate, a brandnew teacher and a recent immigrant from the philippines. This includes ordering supplies, ensuring that teachers are hired and assigned, information gathering and basic record keeping. Financial challenges faced by headteachers of schools in. There are clearly connections, or overlaps, between the nine principles. The roles are 1 role in planning 2 role in school organisation 3 teaching role 4. Teachers and school leaders in schools as learning organisations. The head teacher is the centre of both the teaching and administration processes.
It includes a survey of school facilities, staff availability for supervision, a survey of staff, parents, and students to determine their views and. Oliver goldsmith primary school inspiring a love of learning head teacher job description purpose of the post to provide professional vision and leadership for the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and improved standards of learning and achievement. A good principal is balanced within all her roles and works hard to ensure that she is doing what she feels is best for all constituents involved. School administrators embrace the extremely important role of ensuring the system is operating effectively and efficiently. The school student needs this guidance in the formative years in all the aspects of his personality. Like in business, the headteacher is the managing director of an educational institution and his major role is. Head teachers motivate and lead their teaching staffs, evaluate their performance and set goals and expectations. Pdf the role of a principal headteacher in school improvement. It is said the school is as great as the principal. Professor educational administration department school of education national university san jose, california, usa abstract school leaders have been ethically challenged to make difficult decisions while coping with high stakes pressures from political leaders. This article focuses on the effort of the government to make school and college works become more significant and valuable to students in the u.
It is the process of decision making and a control over the action. E examinations in public primary schools in kikuyu district. Whether you are currently a school principal or a head teacher, there will be material in this unit to help you think about your role and how you can move forward as an effective leader and. Also known as head master mistress, principal, master, leader, director. Yes, all the other roles and responsibilities of a school principal are important. The school management is obliged to produce an annual report on selfevaluation in the school, which must be adopted by the school council. Qualities of the headmaster qualities of a good headmaster role of the headmaster functions selection from educational administration and management book. Teacher acts as the liaison officer between the administration and the staff. The role of headteachers, teachers, and school counselors in the system of quality assessment and assurance of school work. These ideas and the associated research on school leadersh ip have led to reforms of the principals role in many countries, from an emphasis on adm inistration in terms of the schools compliance w ith bureaucratic procedures to an expanded role wh ich comb ines adm inistration w ith instructional leadersh ip oecd, 2001. Nov 19, 2019 the role of the principal covers many different areas including leadership, teacher evaluation, and student discipline. Job description head of primary school prenursery to year 6 this role involves leading the primary school and managing the three phases of early years foundation stage, key stage 1 and key stage 2. Challenges faced by deputy head teachers in secondary school. Teachers, whether new or old on the job need necessary support in implementing the instructional programmes.
Pupils are usually entrusted to a single teacher who is responsible for teaching the entire curriculum. Top 7 major roles of a headmaster your article library. Headteachers perception of their roles in secondary. Consequently, school structure is fairly simple, administration. The role of headteachers, teachers, and school counselors in the. The role of the school principal in the implementation of. Job description head of primary school prenursery to. Financial challenges faced by head teachers of schools in process of administration introduction head teachers play a major role in the management of all school financial activities, which involve the disbursement of money. Many discussions about the role of the head in developing countries tend to be built upon models developed in the west, rather than upon any systematic. Ming is a successful teacher in her own 1st grade classroom, but she has not assumed a leadership role in the school. From there, a principal may advance to the position of superintendent and lead an entire school district.
These administrators may include positions like principals and assistant principals. Objectives of the study establish whether there is a relationship between head teachers leadership styles and students performance in kcpe. The relevant circulars circular memoranda can be searched and retrieved via the circular section in about edb at edb homepage. The role of headteachers, teachers, and school counselors in. The new roles of secondary school headteachers unesco digital. The safety of the children is a primary responsibility, and school premises should be inspected. School administrators oversee the daily operations of a school. The school head, who may be assisted by an assistant school head, shall be both and instructional leader and administrative manager. Headmaster is the leader and the centre of the whole organization of the school. The role of the school principal in the implementation of the. The role of headteachers, teachers, and school counselors. It takes a broad perspective on the governance of school education systems, taking into account not only structures, but also relationships, capacity, culture and accountability at multiple levels. The role of the school administrator ministry of education. An experienced teacher who earns a masters degree in educational administration and a principal license can qualify for an administrative role as an assistant principal or principal.
The headteacher should conduct a detailed school safety assessment to determine the state of safety within the school. Todays challenges and dilemmas for ethical school leaders clifford e. Policy and practiceexplains why school leadership has become a key policy priority and sets out four policy levers which, taken together, can contribute to improve school leadership and school outcomes. School and college aims are inevitably influenced by pressures emanating from the wider educational environment and lead to the the importance of leadership and management for education 3 8721 restyle 3. The role of the school principal in the implementation of the free secondary education emily jepkoech rotich school of education, department of educational management and policy studies, moi university. Ming prepares by participating in the districts threeday training on mentoring. Although school administration involves many people holding different offices, the headteacher calls them all to tune.
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