Deputy Head Teacher Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does a Deputy Head Teacher Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
Education Administration
The processes related to the administrative areas of an education institution, its director, employees, and students.
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Skills You Need to Become a Deputy Head Teacher
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialEducation Administration knowledge
The processes related to the administrative areas of an education institution, its director, employees, and students.
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EssentialProject Management knowledge
Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
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EssentialCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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EssentialCurriculum Standards knowledge
The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.
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EssentialEducation Law knowledge
The area of law and legislation that concerns education policies and the people working in the sector in an (inter)national context, such as teachers, students, and administrators.
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EssentialPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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EssentialAssist In The Organisation Of School Events skill
Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.
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EssentialCommunicate With Youth skill
Use verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, and culture.
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EssentialCooperate With Education Professionals skill
Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.
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EssentialGuarantee Students' Safety skill
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
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EssentialMaintain Students' Discipline skill
Make sure students follow the rules and code of behaviour established in the school and take the appropriate measures in case of violation or misbehaviour.
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EssentialMonitor Educational Developments skill
Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.
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EssentialPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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EssentialProvide Feedback To Teachers skill
Communicate with the teacher in order to provide them with detailed feedback on their teaching performance, class management and curriculum adherence.
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EssentialSupervise Educational Staff skill
Monitor and evaluate the actions of the educational staff such as teaching or research assistants and teachers and their methods. Mentor, train, and give advice to them if necessary.
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EssentialWrite Work-Related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialProvide Education Management Support skill
Support the management of an education institution by directly assisting in the managerial duties or by providing information and guidance from your area of expertise to simplify the managerial tasks.
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Optional Skills (5 of 28 displayed)
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OptionalContract Law knowledge
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
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OptionalFunding Methods knowledge
The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.
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OptionalLabour Legislation knowledge
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
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OptionalAssessment Processes knowledge
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …
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OptionalKindergarten School Procedures knowledge
The inner workings of a kindergarten, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, policies, and regulations.
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OptionalLearning Technologies knowledge
The technologies and channels, including digital, to enhance learning.
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OptionalPrimary School Procedures knowledge
The inner workings of a primary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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OptionalAdvise On Lesson Plans skill
Analyse policy issues which impact on students' experience of education. Advise on the ways in which lesson plans for specific lessons can be improved in order to reach education goals, …
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OptionalAdvise On Teaching Methods skill
Advise education professionals on the proper adaptation of curricula in lesson plans, classroom management, professional conduct as a teacher, and other activities and methods related to teaching.
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OptionalAnalyse Staff Capacity skill
Evaluate and identify staffing gaps in quantity, skills, performance revenue and surpluses.
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OptionalApply For Government Funding skill
Gather information on and apply for subsidies, grants, and other financing programmes provided by the government to small- and large-scale projects or organisations in various fields.
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OptionalAssess The Development Of Youth skill
Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.
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OptionalCreate A Financial Report skill
Finalise project accounting. Prepare an actual budget, compare the discrepancy between the planned and actual budget, and draw final conclusions.
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalEscort Students On A Field Trip skill
Accompany students on an educational trip outside the school environment and ensure their safety and cooperation.
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OptionalEvaluate Education Programmes skill
Evaluate ongoing training programmes and advise on potential optimisation.
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OptionalLead Inspections skill
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining a high …
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OptionalLiaise With Board Members skill
Report to the management, boards of directors and committees of an organisation.
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OptionalMaintain Relations With Children's Parents skill
Inform children`s parents of the activities planned, program`s expectations and children`s individual progress.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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OptionalManage Government-Funded Programmes skill
Implement and monitor the development of projects subsidized by regional, national or European authorities.
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OptionalMonitor Student's Behaviour skill
Supervise the student's social behaviour to discover anything unusual. Help solve any issues if necessary.
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OptionalPrepare Youths For Adulthood skill
Work with children and young people to identify the skills and abilities they will need to become effective citizens and adults and to prepare them for independence.
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OptionalPromote Education Programmes skill
Promote ongoing research into education and the development of new education programmes and policies in order to obtain support and funds, and to raise awareness.
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OptionalSecondary School Procedures skill
The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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OptionalShow An Exemplary Leading Role In An Organisation skill
Perform, act, and behave in a manner that inspires collaborators to follow the example given by their managers.
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OptionalManage Student Admissions skill
Assess students' applications and manage correspondence with them concerning their admission, or rejection, pursuant to the regulations of the school, university or other educational organisation. This also includes obtaining educational …
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