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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

deputy head teacher

Deputy head teachers support the management duties of their school's principals and are part of the school's administrative staff.

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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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
pedagogyproject managementcurriculum objectiveseducation administrationeducation lawcurriculum standards
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
primary school proceduressecondary school procedureslearning technologieslabour legislationcontract lawfunding methodskindergarten school proceduresassessment processes
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain students' disciplinecommunicate with youthprovide education management supportmonitor educational developmentsassist in the organisation of school eventsguarantee students' safetywrite work-related reportsprovide feedback to teacherscooperate with education professionalssupervise educational staffpresent reports
OPTIONALOptional competences
manage government-funded programmesmonitor student's behaviourcreate a financial reportlead inspectionsliaise with board membersadvise on teaching methodsmanage contractsassess the development of youthanalyse staff capacityevaluate education programmesapply for government fundingmanage student admissionsprepare youths for adulthoodescort students on a field tripadvise on lesson plansmaintain relations with children's parentspromote education programmesmanage budgetsdevelop professional network

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

44 total
17 essential · 27 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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