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Head Teachers and Principals

Head teachers and principals plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the running of schools, colleges and other educational establishments.

Daily Tasks

  • Coordinates and maintains quality assurance procedures.
  • Assists with recruitment, public relations and marketing activities.
  • Liaises with parents and pupils.
  • Monitors schools performance and sets goals for student's academic achievements.
  • Leads or contributes to decision making processes regarding curricula, budgetary, disciplinary and other matters.
  • Considers staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.
  • Sets the school's values, provides leadership to staff and helps create an encouraging environment for learning.

£62,370

Entry Level Salary

£71,526

Average Salary

£129,994.29

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

176

Past two years

89

This year

630

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

0%

Level 2

1%

Level 3

1%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

2%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

27%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

67%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

2%

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