134311 School Principal

1343 SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

SCHOOL PRINCIPALS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the educational and administrative aspects of primary, middle or intermediate, and secondary schools including physical and human resources.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:

determining educational programs based on curricula set by educational authorities
implementing systems and procedures to monitor school performance and student enrolments
directing administrative and clerical activities concerning student admissions and educational services
preparing school budgets and maintaining budgetary controls
promoting the educational program, and representing schools in the wider community
supervising the maintenance of school facilities
enforcing a disciplinary code to create a safe and conducive environment for students and teachers
organising and implementing methods of raising additional funds in conjunction with parent groups
controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
may teach students