Elementary and Secondary School Administrators

A Primary and Secondary School Headteacher supervises teachers, counsellors, librarians and other school staff, manages a school budget and finances, provides instructional leadership and monitors progress toward local, state and federal educational standards. Directs student discipline and works with parents and community partners. May work in other school district administrative or professional positions such as school district superintendent.

About this Career

Average Salary

£59,551

New workers start at around £39,192. Normal pay is £59,551 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £91,333

Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

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

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Monitoring	81%
Learning Strategies	80%
Active Listening	77%
Reading Comprehension	76%
Writing	75%
Critical Thinking	74%
Active Learning	74%
Speaking	72%
Mathematics	58%
Science	28%