§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

primary school head teacher

Primary school head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a primary school or elementary school.

Description

Primary school head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a primary school or elementary school. They manage staff, make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which are age-appropriate for primary school students and facilitate social and academic development education. They also ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

pedagogy primary school procedures project management instructional strategies curriculum objectives education law curriculum standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

learning technologies labour legislation contract law funding methods trade union regulations assessment processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

liaise with educational support staff analyse staff capacity manage school budget monitor educational developments assist in the organisation of school events guarantee students' safety liaise with educational staff apply for government funding write work-related reports manage staff cooperate with education professionals assess students liaise with shareholders represent the organisation manage enrolment supervise educational staff develop organisational policies present reports

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