School principal, Tumuaki
Also known as
- Principal, head teacher, headmaster, deputy principal, primary school principal, secondary school principal
School principals oversee the operations and instructional leadership of primary and secondary schools. They supervise staff, set academic goals and build relationships with parents.
Duration
2:39 mins
Your pay could be
$118K
Lower
$136K to $172K
Most common
$190K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3 years
School principals
- usually work regular school hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices and classrooms
- need to lead others, solve problems and make decisions
Tasks
- manage teachers and other staff
- set learning goals for the school
- make sure rules and teaching standards are met
- check how well teaching programmes work
- support teachers’ professional development
- work with parents and the community
- hire and train teachers and staff
- review student progress and school results
- manage budgets and school resources
- keep schools safe and welcoming
Enterprising
Social
Organised
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You need
- a bachelor's degree in curriculum and education studies OR teaching
- experience in similar work
- to be a registered teacher
- a current Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Matatū Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 471 0852
enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz
https://teachingcouncil.nz/If you’re in school
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