MAKUVATSINE HIGH SCHO
OL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
of
The SCHOOL HEAD
The SCHOOL HEAD reports to The
DISTRICT SCHOOLS INSPECTOR.
The Head’s duties are to:
1. Assume the ultimate responsibility for
the overall management and operation
of the school in accordance with the
Education Act, administrative code and
school policies and regulations.
2. Ensure correct interpretation and
implementation of curriculum and
syllabuses.
3. Develop, refine and propagate the
vision, mission and goals of the school.
4. Determine standards and take
appropriate steps to measure and
maintain reasonable performance and
professional growth of subordinates.
5. Maintain personal contact with all school
staff members, fostering good public
relations, promoting high morale and
identifying personnel problems as early
as possible.
6. Develop and implement procedures for
tracking student progress and
intervening early when concerns are
identified.
7. Conduct frequent classroom
observations to analyse instruction and
supervise staff to ensure continuous
improvement in teaching and learning.
8. Prepare annual budget proposal for the
school.
9. Manage and efficiently utilise the
available human and material resources
in the school.
10. Encourage meaningful alumni, parent
and past parent participation in events
that aid support to the goals of the
school.
11. Manage fundraising efforts by
articulating the goals for which funds are
being raised.
12. Maintain accurate personnel,
enrolment, financial, schemes of work
and any other school records.
13. Serve as an ex-officio member of the
School Development Committee (S.D.C).
14. Develop the school calendar in
consultation with teaching staff and
other Stakeholders.
15. Develop the school time table in
consultation with the teaching staff.
16. Establish a collegial environment that
honours and encourages students and
staffs continuous learning.
17. Manage and administer national
examinations.
