Headteachers manage the day-to-day activities of an educational institution. They make decisions concerning admissions 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 in a timely manner in order to secure optimal class performance. They also ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law and cooperate with local communities and governments.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Determining educational programmes based on frameworks established by education authorities and governing bodies;
(b) Implementing systems and procedures to monitor school performance and student enrolments;
(c) Directing administrative and clerical activities concerning student admissions and educational services;
(d) Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services;
(e) Providing leadership and guidance to teaching, academic and administrative staff as well as to students;
(f) Evaluating the work of teachers and lecturers by visiting classrooms, observing teaching methods, reviewing instructional objectives and examining learning materials;
(g) Promoting the educational programme, and representing the service or institution in the wider community;
(h) Supervising the maintenance of educational facilities;
(i) Developing and enforcing a disciplinary code to create a safe and conducive environment for students and teachers;
(j) Organizing and implementing methods of raising additional funds in conjunction with parent and community groups and sponsors;
(k) Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff.