Head Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Head Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Creating an academic programme for students that meets national standards
  • Working closely and communicating with students’ parents
  • Using data to track student performance and produce reports
  • Working with external advisors and school governors
  • Controlling school finances
  • Helping assess students’ needs and development
  • Selecting, training, supporting and assessing staff
  • Providing guidance to staff to help resolve issues with students
  • Ensuring the safety of all children in the institution/programme

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Head Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Head Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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