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.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • 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

Key values of workers in School Principals

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in School Principals

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Learning Strategies

    Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.