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The average salary for:

Head Of Secondary School
for a Permanent role in
North East is
£65,445

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Heads of secondary schools manage the day-to-day activities of a secondary school and are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which facilitate academic development for the students. They manage staff, working closely with the different department heads, and evaluate the subject teachers to secure optimal class performance. They ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law and cooperate with local communities and governments. They may also work in vocational schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification and have gained significant relevant experience in the field of education. Specialist training courses to become a head teacher are available. A DBS check may be required.

TASKS

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

Salaries from this search have been calculated using current and historical roles, which have been advertised with Pertemps in the last 2 years. Data is updated in real time as jobs are posted, and the search results calculate averages of all job posts that fit the role category.

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