PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A PRINCIPAL TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987
Schedule 1 Regulation 4 General Functions
1. A Principal shall be required to carry out his/her professional duties in accordance with the school’s policy and objectives as determined by the employing authority and, in the case of a controlled school, the Board of Governors and shall obey the reasonable directions of the employing authority and, in the case of a controlled school, the Board of Governors.
2. Subject to paragraph 1 the Principal shall be responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school.
3. In carrying out his/her duties the Principal shall consult, where this is appropriate, with the employing authority, the staff of the school and, in the case of a controlled school, the Board of Governors.
Professional Duties
1. Formulating the overall aims and objectives of the school and policies for their implementation;
2. Participating in the selection and appointment of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the school;
3. Deploying and managing all teaching and non-teaching staff of the school and allocating particular duties to them, in a manner consistent with their terms and conditions of employment;
4. Ensuring that the duty of providing cover for absent teachers is shared equitably among all teachers in the school;
5. Maintaining relationships, as appropriate, with organisations representing teachers and other persons on the staff of the school;
6. Determining, organising and implementing an appropriate curriculum for the school;
7. Keeping under review the work and organisation of the school;
8. Evaluating the standards of teaching and learning in the school;
9. Providing information about the work and performance of the staff employed at the school;
10. Participating in any scheme of staff development and performance review of teachers who teach in the school;
11. Ensuring that all staff in the school have access to advice and training appropriate to their needs;
12. Ensuring that the progress of the pupils of the school is monitored and recorded;
13. Determining and ensuring the implementation of a policy for the pastoral care of the pupils;
14. Promoting good behaviour among the pupils and regulating their conduct;
15. Making arrangements for parents to be given regular information about the school curriculum and the progress of their children;
16. Promoting effective relationships with persons and bodies outside the school;
17. Advising and assisting the Board of Governors in the exercise of their functions;
18. Providing for liaison and co-operation with the employing authority;
19. Maintaining liaison with other schools and institutions of further education;
20. Allocating, controlling and accounting for those financial and material resources of the school;
21. Making arrangements for the security and effective supervision of the school buildings;
22. Participating in any scheme of staff development and performance review of principals;
23. Arranging for a Vice-Principal or another suitable person to assume responsibility in the principal's absence;
24. Participating, as appropriate, in the teaching of the pupils at the school;
25. Being allowed a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.00 pm;
26. Participating in the Performance Review and Staff Development (PRSD) for Principals.
Key Areas of Experience
1. Shaping the Future: Keep abreast of and anticipate educational trends; think strategically; create an ethos of high expectation; inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others; model the values and ethos of the school.
2. Leading and Managing Staff: Provide high quality leadership; collaborate and network; foster a culture of shared leadership; support and challenge performance; lead professional development.
3. Leading Learning and Teaching: Cultivate enthusiasm for learning; lead the development of an effective learning culture; ensure effective implementation of the NI Curriculum.
4. Developing the School in the Community: Lead the promotion of a positive image of the school; develop and maintain strong relationships with the community; ensure effective communication channels.
5. Managing the Organisation: Prioritise, plan and organise; think creatively; establish and maintain structures and systems; manage resources efficiently.
6. Ensuring Accountability: Create a culture of accountability; lead the monitoring and evaluating of school outcomes; provide effective reports to Governors.
Conditions of Service
The Conditions of Service for this post will be in accordance with the Regulations of the Department of Education for Northern Ireland. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances.
About the company
The Education Authority is a non-departmental body sponsored by the Department of Education in Northern Ireland.
#J-18808-Ljbffr