Headteacher Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does a Headteacher Do?
Headteachers manage the day-to-day activities of an educational institution. They make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which facilitate academic development for the students. They manage staff, working closely with the different department heads, and evaluate the subject teachers in a timely manner in order to secure optimal class performance. They also ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law and cooperate with local communities and governments.
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Financial Management
The field of finance that concerns the practical process analysis and tools for designating financial resources. It encompasses the structure of businesses, the investment sources, and the value increase of corporations due to managerial decision-making.
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Skills You Need to Become a Headteacher
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFinancial Management knowledge
The field of finance that concerns the practical process analysis and tools for designating financial resources. It encompasses the structure of businesses, the investment sources, and the value increase of …
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EssentialOffice Software knowledge
The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.
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EssentialElectronic Communication knowledge
Data communication performed through digital means such as computers, telephone or e-mail.
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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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EssentialAccounting knowledge
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
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EssentialAccounting Techniques knowledge
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
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EssentialBudgetary Principles knowledge
Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
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EssentialCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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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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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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EssentialCurriculum Standards knowledge
The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.
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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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EssentialDevelop Organisational Policies skill
Develop and supervise the implementation of policies aimed at documenting and detailing the procedures for the operations of the organisation in the lights of its strategic planning.
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EssentialHandle Financial Transactions skill
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Financial Transactions skill
Collate all the financial transactions done in the daily operations of a business and record them in their respective accounts.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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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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EssentialTrace Financial Transactions skill
Observe, track and analyse financial transactions made in companies or in banks. Determine the validity of the transaction and check for suspicious or high-risk transactions in order to avoid mismanagement.
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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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EssentialManage Enrolment skill
Decide on the number of available places and select pupils or students on the basis of set criteria and according to national legislation.
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EssentialManage School Budget skill
Conduct cost estimates and budget planning from an educational institution or school. Monitor the school budget, as well as costs and expenses. Report on the budget.
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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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EssentialProvide Information On Education Financing skill
Provide information to parents and students concerning tuition fees, student loans and financial support services.
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Optional Skills (5 of 27 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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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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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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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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OptionalPost-Secondary School Procedures knowledge
The inner workings of a post-secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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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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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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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 Curriculum skill
Develop and plan the learning goals and outcomes for education institutions, as well as the required teaching methods and potential education resources.
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OptionalEvaluate Budgets skill
Read budget plans, analyse the expenditures and incomes planned during certain period, and provide judgement on their abidance to the general plans of the company or organism.
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OptionalEvaluate Education Programmes skill
Evaluate ongoing training programmes and advise on potential optimisation.
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OptionalIdentify Education Needs skill
Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.
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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 Contract Administration skill
Keep contracts up to date and organise them according to a classification system for future consultation.
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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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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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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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OptionalWork In Vocational School skill
Work in a vocational school that instructs students in practical courses.
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OptionalAnalyse Curriculum skill
Analyse the existing curricula of educational institutions and from government policy in order to identify gaps or issues, and to develop improvements.
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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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OptionalPrepare Examinations For Vocational Courses skill
Prepare examinations that test both theoretical and practical understanding of the content and the procedures imparted during a course or teaching programme. Develop exams that assess the most important insights …
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OptionalPrepare Syllabuses For Vocational Courses skill
Prepare syllabuses for use in different kinds of vocational courses. Compile, adapt, and integrate important study subjects in a course to assure integral teaching programs.
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OptionalProvide Information On School Services skill
Present information on the educational and support services of a school or university to students and their parents, such as career guidance services or offered courses.
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